From the time I was very young, I was a professional, making money and assuming responsibilities. I didn’t live the life of a child. I was living the life of a 30-year-old. Kristy McNichol Read Quote
I say to my mother all the time, ‘You’re the child.’ And she says, ‘Yeah, you’re the mother.’ I’ve been that way with her since I was 11. Kristy McNichol Read Quote
I didn’t know the word no, because I wanted to please everybody all the time. Every kid does. Kristy McNichol Read Quote
My mother always wanted to be an actress. She was an extra in movies and stuff. I have a feeling this is the classic story: The mother wants to be an actress, and the child ends up doing it. But it was never a jealousy thing between us. It was like – well, I was making my mom happy. Kristy McNichol Read Quote
A lot of people have wondered what I’ve been up to. I retired from my career after 24 years. My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part – Myself! Kristy McNichol Read Quote
