The Disappearing Act Quotes

“But it’s hard not to think the worst when you’re trying not to think the worst.”
― Catherine Steadman, The Disappearing Act

“Have you ever asked yourself what kind of story the story of your life is? I always thought mine would be a coming-of-age story. A small-town girl making it in the big city, like Melanie Griffith in Working Girl or Dolly Parton in 9 to 5. Sure, I’d struggle for everything I achieved, but in the end my plucky can-do attitude would ensure I’d triumph over whatever obstacles stood in my way. Like Legally Blonde or Pretty Woman or Pride and Prejudice, the story of my life would be an uplifting comedy, in turns fun and moving and aspirational. I’d be strong and spirited and a riot to be around. I’d be beautiful and smart and kids would love me. That’s what I thought. But now—looking down at the gun in my hands, feeling the heft of it, its cold reality in my palm—I’m not so sure I got the genre right. In fact I’m not even sure I’m the main character anymore.”
― Catherine Steadman, The Disappearing Act

“Filming is ninety percent waiting for background noise to stop,”
― Catherine Steadman, The Disappearing Act

“The next few months are going to hurt, but I’m going to be okay. I will not play the role he’s cast me in. I will write my own story.”
― Catherine Steadman, The Disappearing Act