Sherri Saum Quotations

We have a lot of historical and religious baggage in our culture. It's ancient; we are clannish as a species. We like things to fit into boxes, and it's unfortunate because humans are unique and should be celebrated and embraced as such.

I worked on this Showtime series called 'Beggars and Choosers,' this was like 2000, and Bea Arthur guest-starred on our show. I always loved 'The Golden Girls,' and thought she was a supreme comedy actress, supreme actress period.

I grew up in an average middle-class family. I don't think I even knew any friends who were fostered or adopted.

I think it's really important that the anti-bullying messages get into schools and become a staple in every school.

A family is a group of people who are committed to loving and supporting one another. It's just that simple.

I'm always inspired by people who choose to do what is right, not what is easy.

I think that every time you bring a subject into the mainstream landscape of television, it can have a huge impact. Television is such an influential medium.

It's easier than you might think to make a difference in a kid's life. There are no special requirements you have to have - you just kind of have to love the kids, and that comes naturally for me.

I come from a background of 40 pages a day. The other side of the coin is quality can suffer a bit on those shows and you can get into some bad habits but thanks to those days, I can do memorization in my sleep.

Soaps might not be the most highly regarding medium but it was a crucial springboard for me and I am forever grateful for it.