Stockard Channing Quotes

United States, Actress
February 13, 1944

Stockard Channing (born Susan Antonia Williams Stockard) is an American stage, film and television actress. She is known for playing Betty Rizzo in the film Grease (1978) and First Lady Abbey Bartlet on the NBC television series The West Wing (1999–2006). She is also known for originating the role of Ouisa Kittredge in the stage and film versions of Six Degrees of Separation, for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

I'm kind of spoiled, but the great thing about life is that you never know what's around the corner.

Stockard Channing
- Life
- Know
- Corner
You don't want to play a character you can't inhabit or commit to fully.

Stockard Channing
- Character
- Commit
- Inhabit

When I was younger I thought I was an artist, and inspiration would just come to me.

Stockard Channing
I lead a very boring, normal life.

Stockard Channing
- Life
- Lead
- Boring
I think even if you're on a screen or you're in a play, it's always a group effort. It's not just the actors, it's the editor.

Stockard Channing
- Effort
- Actors
- Editor
I have no idea if world peace is attainable. But aiming for it is.

Stockard Channing
- Peace
- Idea
- Aiming
It's always great to have another chance at something.

Stockard Channing
- Great
- Chance
- Another
I want to go working with good people on something that's good, because otherwise it's a big waste of time. I don't have that much time.

Stockard Channing
- People
- Time
- Working

Casting can be heartbreaking. Dealing with the disappointment is the hardest part.

Stockard Channing
Acting is such a bizarre way of life. Unless you're really passionate about it, you should give it up. Don't beat yourself up.

Stockard Channing
- Life
- Acting
- Passionate