Melissa McCarthy

Actress

112 Quotes

I would love to be directed by more women.

I love the juxtaposition of a sweet little blouse with a motocross look.

I love to watch someone who just goes for it and isn't worried about whether it's silly or awkward or unflattering.

I've grown to love L.A., but it's the most socially awkward place. All these people have come there not to be something but to pretend to be someone trying to be someone.

I believe in Heaven. I don't believe that this is it, and then we're done.

I'm always tinkering with something - suddenly I'll think I can work with wood, but then I'll realize I can't, so I go back to sewing.

I loved the playfulness of fashion. I think maybe that's why I became an actress. You put on one outfit and feel one way, and another one will make you feel another way. Clothes are a wonderful tool.

As a teenager I went all Goth, but I wasn't mopey enough. I would pretend to be, but I'd end up making people laugh.

I feel like I got hit with a lucky stick.

There are a lot of funny women in my life. I never understand those movies where there's eight funny guys and two women who don't have any opinion or humour.

I have caught my reflection and thought, 'Oof. That girl is struggling. That girl is tired.' I've had mornings where I'm like, 'Oh God, I have weird hair.'

I'll do almost anything for a laugh.

I refuse to give energy to the negative. I've got a great fella and two great little girls.

I've been trying to play old-lady parts since I was in my 20s, so I look forward to all of that.

You look much better when you're comfy.

I've never felt like I needed to change. I've always thought, 'If you want somebody different, pick somebody else.' But sure, criticism can sometimes still get to me. Some things are so malicious, they knock the wind out of you.

I'm not a crazy germophobe; I have kids, and that ship has sailed.

I think there's so many points of view that you want to make sure your stories are being told from men and women... you get all of the different backgrounds. You don't want every story being told from the same point of view. So just for better storytelling, I'm like, 'Yes, please, bring some more ladies on.'

I love a woman who's solid in her shoes.

I don't really know why I'm not thinner than I am.

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