Valerie Azlynn Quotes & Sayings

“Do not let yourself get in your own way. Don't judge yourself and knock yourself down. There is enough of that out there already. Remember: you are an artist, and you bring something special to this craft. Take in notes and criticism, but don't let them define you. Don't try to become a watered down version of yourself.”

“I love a man with stubble. It's very sexy.”

“I love watching old sitcoms. It's very inspiring to watch 'Mary Tyler Moore' and 'Golden Girls.' I have watched them over and over again for years.”

“I think I have lived in every part of L.A. except downtown. Everywhere from Topanga Canyon to Toluca Lake.”

“I feel really proud of my work on 'Sullivan & Son.' It's a really different character for me. I was excited to play this really tough, sweet smart, quirky girl because that's who I am at my core, but that's never who I was playing. The show is like my pride and joy.”

“There's something really cool about TV. TV, you get the luxury of having the same people around. It is such a blessing when you get a TV job. You really have a chance to get to make, like, work friends. I think TV is one of the few mediums where I've had the opportunity to get to know my crew members.”

“I like a man with some extra padding.”

“I started in high school and regional theater. Anything that came into town, I wanted to be involved in, because I just wanted to learn.”

“I would recommend going out for more independent films. You can get bigger roles and really work your acting chops and build a reel.”

“If I could kidnap Bryan Doyle-Murray and force him to be in my family, I would. I love him; I really do.”