In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience.
Estelle Parsons

When I see what I want, I do it.
Estelle Parsons

Acting is very start and stop.
Estelle Parsons

I like time off because I also have a life outside of theater.
Estelle Parsons

I think in small towns like this one, whether you're a man or a woman, you basically do what there is to do.
Estelle Parsons

But today I felt different, today I forgot how long it takes to get into the skin of a character and I remembered it, because today I actually got into that skin and it felt so different.
Estelle Parsons

I believe in things that move people, if the audience isn't deeply caught up and moved to either laughter or tears then I don't think it is theater.
Estelle Parsons

I mean, there are times when you aren't working, but still believe that work will come.
Estelle Parsons