My profession is about as far away from growing up in southern Illinois as you can get.
Laurie MetcalfI like to play a wide range of characters. The more they're unlike me, the better I like it.
Laurie MetcalfWhen I go to see something I'm in, or my friends are in, it's like a home movie. When I just go to the movies and don't know anyone in it, then it's a real movie.
Laurie MetcalfI actually like to audition. I prefer to audition for something because I don't want to walk onto a stage or a set and [have someone] say, "You are so far away from what I thought you were going to bring in." I would feel more comfortable to audition and say, "Here's my take on it - take it or leave it".
Laurie Metcalf