Martha Plimpton Quotes

A collection of quotes by Martha Plimpton.

Martha Plimpton is an American actress and singer, known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater. She was born on November 16, 1970, in New York City, to a family deeply immersed in the world of entertainment. Plimpton made her acting debut in the early 1980s and quickly gained recognition for her talent and captivating presence on screen.

In film, Plimpton has delivered notable performances in various genres, including comedy (The Goonies, I Shot Andy Warhol), drama (Running on Empty, Parenthood), and independent cinema (The Mosquito Coast, Beautiful Girls). Her portrayals have earned her critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, demonstrating her range and commitment to her craft.

Additionally, Plimpton has made significant contributions to television, appearing in popular shows such as The Good Wife, Raising Hope, and The Real O'Neals. Her TV work has garnered her several award nominations, including three Primetime Emmy nominations.

Alongside her screen work, Plimpton has also showcased her talents on stage, dominating Broadway and off-Broadway productions. Known for her fearless approach to tackling complex characters, she has been recognized with Tony Award nominations for her performances in The Coast of Utopia, Top Girls, and Pal Joey.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Plimpton is actively involved in various social advocacy causes, particularly reproductive rights and supporting organizations like Planned Parenthood. She continues to impress audiences with her unmatched talent and unwavering commitment to her craft.

It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she

It's not common for a woman on television, especially if she's the mom of the family, to be funny. She's usually a straight man or foil.

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My mom just didn't put a very high premium on me being like

My mom just didn't put a very high premium on me being like really famous or really wealthy or anything.

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Famous

At this point, I don't get hired a lot because people don't

At this point, I don't get hired a lot because people don't think I could finance a movie.

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Finance

Women know the financial, social and physical costs of not h

Women know the financial, social and physical costs of not having access to basic health care.

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Health

I am not a morning person. I like to sleep in.

I am not a morning person. I like to sleep in.

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Morning

The word 'equality' shows up too much in our founding docume

The word 'equality' shows up too much in our founding documents for anyone to pretend it's not the American way.

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Equality

I'm so sick of hearing how there's no strong roles for women

I'm so sick of hearing how there's no strong roles for women. I don't care about strong roles. I just want to see women who are characters! A nun, a serial killer, a housewife, as long as there's some depth there.

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Women

It's long been accepted as fact that the availability of fam

It's long been accepted as fact that the availability of family planning services saves lives. Where women have access to these services, children and families are healthier, and society at large benefits.

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Family

It's easier to lecture women on sexual morality than it is t

It's easier to lecture women on sexual morality than it is to explain why all Americans shouldn't have comprehensive, fair, and equal health care coverage.

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Health

It's long past time we started focusing on the solutions tha

It's long past time we started focusing on the solutions that actually keep women healthy, instead of using basic aspects of women's health as a tool of cultural, moral, and political control.

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Health

My mom and I used to listen to records, read, and take train

My mom and I used to listen to records, read, and take train rides across the country in the summer. It was a very chill life. She didn't expose me to anything that was ahead of my development, but she expected me to adjust to her world - she did not expect to adjust to mine.

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Mom

I watch things that are fun, or funny, or interesting.

I watch things that are fun, or funny, or interesting.

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Funny

I prefer to think of the audience as a single living organis

I prefer to think of the audience as a single living organism with which I am sharing a singular, never-to-be-repeated experience.

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Experience

That's the thing about interviews, at some point you're goin

That's the thing about interviews, at some point you're going to change your mind. But it's there forever and you can't escape it.

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Change