An agent said he didn't know what to do with me, I wouldn't be able to play any parts but lesbians and aliens.
Everyone couldn't be happier and more terrified.
Great drama is all about conflict, and what's a better conflict than Republican-Democrat?
I am lucky enough to have Aaron Sorkin write what I have to say.
I can access emotions very easily.
I can tell when men are threatened by my height.
I grew up with brothers. I love men. Of course it's hard to be a woman in a man's world.
I have the power of my height. Growing up, it was a total drawback. There was nothing good about it at all.
I like people trying to do two things at once.
I'd like to make really important movies, like American Beauty. I was really proud to be a part of that movie.
I'm afraid of flying.
If I could stomach the awful part of being a veterinarian, which involves sticking your hand up animals' behinds, I would be a vet.
It is a very difficult job, being the servant of two masters.
It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.
Most Republicans call the show 'The Left Wing.'
One out of forty American men wears women's clothing. We've had more than forty presidents. One of these guys has been dancing around the Oval Office in a prom dress.
Someone said I wasn't attractive enough. People say those things, but they make you stronger. Then you can win an Emmy and think, ha, ha, ha.
Long after the bomb falls and you and your good deeds are gone, cockroaches will still be here, prowling the streets like armored cars.
With publicity comes humiliation.
You can't ever be really free if you admire somebody too much.
While struggling to make it as an actress, Allison told people who asked what she did for a living that she was a photographer for "National Geographic."
Her father is a jazz musician. She has two brothers who are also musicians.
She attended the Miami Valley School in Dayton, Ohio. In 2004, the school named her a distinguished alumnus.
Allison's mother, while studying at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, roomed with Eileen Brennan and Rue McClanahan.
In, 1997, she won an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play for Present Laughter.
Allison along with John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, and Richard Schiff in 2001 negotitated for a much higher salary for their roles on The West Wing. She reportedly now makes $70,000 per episode.
Allison met ex-boyfriend New York City Playhouse in 1982.
Allison is one of the very few performers who have SAG Awards both for film and television ensemble acting.
Allison says her 6 foot tall frame made her difficult to cast in roles.
Allison received some of her acting training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England.
Allison was discovered by Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward while acting in a play at Kenyon, directed by Newman.
Allison was nominated in 1998 for a Tony Award as Best Actress in Play) for a revival of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge.
Martin Sheen and Allison Janney, both of The West Wing, were both born in Dayton, Ohio.
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