Piper Laurie

American actress (1932–2023)

Piper Laurie (born Rosetta Jacobs; January 22, 1932October 14, 2023) was an American actress.

Piper Laurie in 1990

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  • I was so enchanted with the open possibilities and the power of being able to choose my part. Who was the child now? I decided I’d be a Japanese businessman because it would be less predictable. Even when I was alone, I was so filled with excitement and laughter at the thought of my task. This was joyful children’s play!
  • The act of writing the book was painful at times, but it was easier than talking to someone.
    • About writing her memoir. Theodore P. Mahne, "Actress Piper Laurie charms audience, interviewer at Tennessee Williams Festival" (25 March 2012), Times-Picayune at nola.com (New OrleansNet)
  • It was the most fun I ever had. I would just laugh between takes. It was fun to be so mean.
    • About acting in Carrie. Theodore P. Mahne, "Actress Piper Laurie charms audience, interviewer at Tennessee Williams Festival" (25 March 2012), Times-Picayune at nola.com (New OrleansNet)

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