I never played the 'decoration,' I always played the one who suffered. And then I got very lucky in my middle career, when I started playing the hero, which at that point was quite rare for women. Tyne Daly careerdecorationhero Change image and share on social
The director's job is full of all sorts of annoyances and details - like how many cars are on the street. Ugh. I don't want it. I like my gig. And I feel that for the next 30 years or so I can keep learning more about it. Tyne Daly annoyancecardetail share on social
I don't take part in texting and those other things myself, so I don't really know if people put as much thought into messaging as they used to into writing letters. Tyne Daly lettermessagepart Change image and share on social
My time on television began, and I started playing victims. I did about 10 or 12 years of them, which gets boring, right? Tyne Daly beginboreplay Change image and share on social
What I like is the acting itself. But I'm a lousy celebrity. I'm not interested in selling my private life. I take my private feelings to the work, but I want there to be a difference between me and whoever it is I'm playing. Tyne Daly actcelebritydifference share on social
Both my parents were actors. I was schooled to think that acting was an important social service, that it was something that human beings need. Tyne Daly actactorbeing Change image and share on social
I do games of solitaire when I get home to quiet my spirits. Tyne Daly gamehomequiet Change image and share on social
I believe imagination to be a uniquely human gift. The reason I like my job, and have liked it for more than half a century, is that I get to use my imagination. Tyne Daly centurygifthalf Change image and share on social
I went into the family business. To me, it was the norm and not the exception. Tyne Daly businessexceptionfamily Change image and share on social