Adrienne Barbeau Quotes, born June 11, 1945, in Sacramento, California, is an American actress, singer, and author renowned for her roles in the sitcom Maude (1972–1978) as Carol Traynor, Broadway’s original Rizzo in Grease, and horror films like The Fog (1980), Creepshow (1982), and Swamp Thing (1982), often directed by her former husband, John Carpenter. A Tony-nominated actress, she voiced Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995) and appeared in Carnivàle (2003–2005). Barbeau, who authored three books including her memoir There Are Worse Things I Could Do (2006), also worked as a go-go dancer and starred in over 25 musicals. These 15 quotes—sourced from her memoirs, interviews, and web content—reflect her thoughts on acting, horror films, and self-perception, capturing her wit, resilience, and passion for her craft.
15 Adrienne Barbeau Quotes
- “It’s not easy, though, singing upside down in a headstand on a raised platform with your unfettered breasts hitting you in the chin.” (There Are Worse Things I Could Do, 2006, p. 79)
- “I’m a short woman with a pretty good body and large breasts—that’s not what I think of as sexy.” (There Are Worse Things I Could Do, 2006, p. 118)
- “When I see myself on film it makes me smile, I mean making a good living doing what I enjoy is soo much fun. I just hope that everyone has the chance to enjoy life like I do.” (Interview, QuotesGram, n.d.)
- “I spent years working in low-budget horror films. When you’ve done Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death, you can handle anything!” (Interview, Quotlr, n.d.)
- “In all the horror films that I have done, all of those women were strong women. I don’t feel I ever played the victim, although I was always in jeopardy.” (Interview, Quotlr, n.d.)
- “I love doing [horror films]—well, the suspenseful, tense, well-written ones; not the slasher, senseless violence, let’s get as much blood on the screen as possible ones—but I don’t enjoy watching them.” (Interview, IMDb, n.d.)
- “[Of Bea Arthur]: I don’t think Bea understood just how loud her voice could be. During intermission, we met in the center aisle, right down by the stage. And she said, ‘Adrienne, this is the worst piece of shit I’ve ever seen! I’d leave, but they’re all my friends!’” (There Are Worse Things I Could Do, 2006)
- “So much of who I am has to do with having had him in my life. From my taste in music to my understanding of human nature. He was my teacher and my mirror.” (Scream Queen Confidential: A Memoir And Two Mysteries, 2018)
- “There was dead silence when we finished the scene. Then Bill spoke. ‘You know,’ he said, ‘sometimes in life, we THINK before we speak.’ I was mortified.” (Scream Queen Confidential: A Memoir And Two Mysteries, 2018)
- “Her pain was very apparent, the torment she was in.” (Interview, QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “But when I think of superchicks, I think of the roles, not the variety.” (Interview, Sualci Quotes, n.d.)
- “My state of being. Well, I’d gone from pissed off, lonely, sad, frightened, and depressed, to being a little wiser, a little stronger, a little more resilient. I’d survived.” (Scream Queen Confidential: A Memoir And Two Mysteries, 2018)
- “I have learned from many people in my life but from Richard most of all.” (Scream Queen Confidential: A Memoir And Two Mysteries, 2018)
- “Acting is about finding the truth of a moment, whether it’s comedy or horror.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The Fog is so successful because John [Carpenter] wrote fully realized, quirky characters that the audience cares about and identifies with.” (Interview, IMDb, n.d.)
Adrienne Barbeau’s quotes are a spirited blend of humor, strength, and artistic insight, inspiring actors and fans to embrace their unique journey, find truth in their craft, and savor the joy of a life well-lived. Which one’s got you ready to step onto the stage or revisit a classic horror flick? Drop it in the comments and keep Barbeau’s vibrant legacy alive!
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