Quotes from Christine Baranski

Jim Carrey is a consummate actor and professional. He comes on set, knows his lines and knows his moves.

I'm sad to say that stardom is a commodity in our culture.

Mike Nichols asked if I would do The Birdcage. Mike and I are dear friends but he had never offered me a feature role in a movie. My television career opened other doors for me.

I always say God should have given women one extra decade at least, especially if you want a family. You're trying to pack a lot in.

I'm sad to say that stardom is a commodity in our culture.

I'm a nice, happily married wife and mom and I live in Connecticut.

Ron Howard is as good a person as you could want to work with on film. He never lost his cool. He's the most easygoing, lovely man, but he's got this enormous intelligence and a wonderful humanity.

Why would I lose sleep when I really need valuable sleep just to recuperate and come back and do my job?

You can only do the work to the very best of your ability.

Ron Howard is as good a person as you could want to work with on film. He never lost his cool. He's the most easygoing, lovely man, but he's got this enormous intelligence and a wonderful humanity.

I often close my eyes because I can't tolerate violence.