When I started out in independent films in the early '70s, we did everything for the love of art. It wasn't about money and stardom. That was what we were reacting against. You'd die before you'd be bought. Sissy Spacek 70sartbuy share on social
There's a real danger in trying to stay king of the mountain. You stop taking risks, you stop being as creative, because you're trying to maintain a position. Apart from anything else that really takes the fun out of it. Sissy Spacek creativedangerfun share on social
My parents were devoted. Civic minded. We had family counsels. Three of us children against two of them. We lived a 'Leave It to Beaver' time. Sissy Spacek beaverchildcivic Change image and share on social
Jingle taps on the majorette boots were an important part of a little girl growing up in the South. Sissy Spacek bootgirlgrow Change image and share on social
I lived an idyllic 'Huckleberry Finn' life in a tiny town. Climbing trees. Tagging after brothers. Happy. Barefoot on my pony. It was 'To Kill a Mockingbird'-esque. Sissy Spacek barefootbrotherclimb Change image and share on social
The name Sissy came because my brothers called me that. Sissy Spacek brothercallsissy Change image and share on social
I'm a fool for a good role in a creative piece where there are really such talented writers and wonderful actors. Sissy Spacek actorcreativefool Change image and share on social
My cousin, Rip Torn, persuaded me not to change my name. You shouldn't change what you are in the search for success. Sissy Spacek changecousinpersuade Change image and share on social
Fame sweeps you away. I had to go home every six months to remember who I am. Sissy Spacek famehomemonth Change image and share on social
Most things in my life I had before leaving home. Values, support, great family. I was shaped at an early age. A musician playing guitar, I wanted to be a folk singer. Sissy Spacek ageearlyfamily Change image and share on social