Katherine Helmond

I went to Catholic school. Do as you're told; don't ask questions and you will be illuminated.

I had TB as a child. So I was put to doing things like drawing and reading. And I was raised in a family where manners were important. Maybe that's why I seem so refined.

A director recommended me for the role on 'Soap.' They said, 'She plays heavy roles, murderesses and the like.' He said, 'On stage, she could be very very funny.'

It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.

I think for any actor, for the roles they deeply, truly want? They always have to audition for them.

New York is a city where people are ambitious. They want things.