Top 8 Quotes & Sayings by Kristy McNichol

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actress Kristy McNichol.
Last updated on November 18, 2024.
Kristy McNichol

Christina Ann McNichol is an American former actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for such film roles as Angel in Little Darlings, Polly in Only When I Laugh as well as Barbara Weston in the TV sitcom Empty Nest. She won two Emmy Awards for her portrayal of teenage daughter Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence in the TV drama Family. McNichol retired from acting in 2001.

A lot of people have wondered what I've been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part - Myself!
I say to my mother all the time, 'You're the child.' And she says, 'Yeah, you're the mother.' I've been that way with her since I was 11.
My mother always wanted to be an actress. She was an extra in movies and stuff. I have a feeling this is the classic story: The mother wants to be an actress, and the child ends up doing it. But it was never a jealousy thing between us. It was like - well, I was making my mom happy.
From the time I was very young, I was a professional, making money and assuming responsibilities. I didn't live the life of a child. I was living the life of a 30-year-old.
I didn't know the word no, because I wanted to please everybody all the time. Every kid does.
I was wanting to be a kid at 18 instead of being a young woman.
A lot of people have wondered what Ive been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part - Myself! — © Kristy McNichol
A lot of people have wondered what Ive been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part - Myself!
I didn't know the word no, because I wanted to please everybody all the time. Every kid does
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