I used to say when I was working in the theater that if I ever had five seasons of a hit TV show I’d never have to worry about money and wouldn’t have to do anything I didn’t want to do . . . The 12 seasons on Law & Order (1990) really made that possible.
[on working on Law & Order (1990)] It’s a lot more fun for actors to cry and rant and rave, or have a drug problem or a drinking problem. Once in a while I get jealous of people who get to do real histrionics. But that’s all right. That stuff’s only about awards. It’s not about people watching. People are very loyal to our show and they want to see the case resolved in an hour.
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Died Today (December 27th): Carrie Fisher (1956–2016)
[When asked if the character Princess Leia was the dark side of the force in your professional career] Oh, no. It was fun! I was young. People want it to be a problem for me. No. Those are great movies. Why shouldn’t I be proud of being in that? The dark side? You ever see Hollywood Vice Squad (1986) or The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)? How about Under the Rainbow (1981)? Was Star Wars the dark side? There’s so much competition for that one.
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