Quotes by Katey Sagal

Me, well, there is meaning to the work and things Ive done. But I never started an exercise revolution. I never became controversial because of my political beliefs. I dont believe Ive affected change on a grand scale. I think I made a contribution. I know Ive made people laugh. Through characters I have played, Ive certainly allowed people to access their own expression of sadness or remorse, anger or disappointment. Ive always believed that being an actor is a great service job. And I am of service. But its just a job. So much of the glitz and fame, I cant even remember. I have blank spots where spotlights have been. Its easier for me to remember the ordinary goings-on of my life, because thats what my life is most of the time. Its just a life. Mine, like yours, has moaned and groaned. Stretched and turned. Sometimes good, oftentimes bad. People up and gone, love found and thrown away. Many moments make up a life. I am surprised by how many of my fame moments are blank spots. The volume turned down. Fame wants to turn up the volume on everything. It wears me out and intrudes on my need for solitude.

Being a mother has been my greatest teacher and also the most self-sacrificing thing Ive ever done.

I grew up listening to a lot of soul music, and a lot of folk music.