Quotes by Molly Shannon

“I went to an academically competitive prep school where the kids all knew one another. It was sort of tough. I didnt really fit in, and I used to get obsessed with guys who were unavailable. It was sort of a hard, dark time for me. I think things get a lot better after high school.”

“Shes true to herself and shes determined. She has things going against her, but she forges ahead despite all of that. I think thats encouraging. Shes got some problems, but she has hope and tries to plow through things. I think thats a good role model.”

“Yeah, the guy that wrote the script is John Hoffman. He wrote and directed. Hes one of my best friends in LA. So he asked my if I could play the mom. I think hes such a good writer. Its a kids movie, but its written really beautifully. There are moments when I was like, this is so sweet. I really feel its great to see live action like that for kids. Its moving and makes you think. I found it so touching when I read it.”

“I feel sort of lucky that I did films when I was there. I did Never Been Kissed and Superstar. Then I got Serendipity. I think of people like Adam Sandler whove paved the way, did so well. They did it themselves. Its not like its handed to you. You would think it automatically guarantees. Its really not easy.”

“Im no way one of those comedians who want to do drama. I really do love comedies. I hope to go back to it.”

“We are a little short. Weve done car washes, we had donations but were still a little short.”

Shes true to herself and shes determined. She has things going against her, but she forges ahead despite all of that. I think thats encouraging. Shes got some problems, but she has hope and tries to plow through things. I think thats a good role model.