People had been so attached to the Diane [Cheers] character that audiences and producers found it difficult to think of me in any other terms. It took some time before people would consider me for other parts.
Shelley LongEveryone wants the two characters to be together, but then once they are, it's not that much fun.
Shelley LongIn a real relationship, you take two steps forward, one step back. So just because we take two steps forward and get all the benefit from that doesn't mean we can't go back or to the side.
Shelley LongI like men to be men and I like them to care about me and to take care of me. I'm willing to let them do that.
Shelley Long