Words matter. These are the best Darby Stanchfield Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I was born in Kodiak, and I was raised in a place called Dutch Harbor out on the Aleutian Islands. There’s a show called the ‘Deadliest Catch’ on the Discovery Channel. And they film it on Dutch Harbor where I grew up.
I certainly witnessed bullying as a teen in both a small and a big school setting. I feel like it is a universal topic.
I’m such a good sleeper that I can have tea any time of day, and I will have no problem taking a nap. I’m a professional napper.
For me, being successful meant not having to do my laundry at a laundromat and not having a second job.
I’m really attracted to playing strong, outspoken, sassy women. And I love playing characters who have a little bit of conflict or who can be controversial.
If I have a preference, I’d rather have a home-cooked meal than go out to the fanciest place.
When I met Oprah, the first thing I thought was, ‘She is the most amazing hugger ever.’
Over at the Olivia Pope & Associates set, we’re like middle school children. Every time there’s a cut in the action, we joke and dance around; there’s show tunes and fart noises.
I’m lucky if I get my nails done, period.
The way that I grew up, we ate very whole, real, natural foods.
I never shy away from herbs!
I like to be very consistent with workouts and getting a good amount of sleep. I’ve really been enjoying Pilates lately. It’s actually really tough to fit in my schedule, but if I can get in a workout three times a week while we’re shooting, that feels right. Any more seems to deplete my energy.
I try to stick to the natural peanut butter, and I have several jars in the cupboard. I’ll put it on oatmeal, rice cakes, chocolate… I just love it.
When I moved to Los Angeles, I was straight out of grad school, and I didn’t have a single credit to my name. I knew one person in town – another actor whose name is John Billingsley. I just had to audition and audition and audition. I was plugging away for 15 years. So I earned my stripes!
When I’m grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control. Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals… it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day with yourself.
I text with my dad during every ‘Scandal’ episode. We talk story lines, acting, and fashion.
I’m really a cook. I used to be the opposite – I used to go out a lot – but now I primarily cook.
When I get ready for a high-profile event, it’s really about sleep and making sure I’m eating something healthy, and then it’s always important to stretch to stay limber. No matter what, you want to feel as loose as possible, because it’s easy to get full of excitement or tension with all that’s going on.
I love seeing a young woman embrace who she is.
I went to college and did theatre. After that, I spent about three years in Seattle doing French theater and community theater and sorting it all out. Then I applied to graduate school and got accepted, so I started pursuing my master’s in theatre at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.
I get homesick for snow and for winter and for seasons and, really, for weather patterns. But L.A. has some of the best weather, so who can complain when it’s 80 degrees and sunny?
I would rather be working than be on vacation. Always.
Kerry Washington is the most fun: she cracks me up! Everyone talks about how drop-dead gorgeous, smart, and fashionable she is, and she is all of that, but I must add she’s the hugest goofball. She has the best sense of humor and lightheartedness that makes coming into work every day so delightful.
My favorite candy bar is a PayDay.
I did ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ a while ago, and Lady Gaga was in the dressing room next to mine. The outfit she wore walking down the hall was even more fabulous than what she wore onstage!
