Kristy McNichol Quotes

United States, Actress
September 11, 1962

Christina Ann McNichol (born September 11, 1962) is an American actress and singer. She is known for such roles as Angel in the film Little Darlings, Polly in the film Only When I Laugh, and Barbara Weston in the TV sitcom Empty Nest. McNichol won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of the teenaged daughter Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the TV drama series Family.

Also known as Singer

My mother always wanted to be an actress. She was an extra in movies and stuff. I have a feeling this is the classic story: The mother wants to be an actress, and the child ends up doing it. But it was never a jealousy thing between us. It was like - well, I was making my mom happy.

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- Up
- She
- Happy
From the time I was very young, I was a professional, making money and assuming responsibilities. I didn't live the life of a child. I was living the life of a 30-year-old.

Kristy McNichol
- Life
- Time
- Live

A lot of people have wondered what I've been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part - Myself!

Kristy McNichol
- People
- Up
- Time
I say to my mother all the time, 'You're the child.' And she says, 'Yeah, you're the mother.' I've been that way with her since I was 11.

Kristy McNichol
- Time
- She
- Mother
I was wanting to be a kid at 18 instead of being a young woman.

Kristy McNichol
I didn't know the word no, because I wanted to please everybody all the time. Every kid does.

Kristy McNichol
- Time