Words of Wisdom: Kimberly-Sue Murray

What initially got you interested in acting?

The idea that I could do anything, be anyone, anywhere at any time was thrilling. Actors get to travel in time and space and that was always so appealing to me, especially as a 9-year-old. I’ve always loved telling stories, often exaggerated for shock value, to make people laugh. I had a gynecology story, my first kiss story and an embarrassing concealer story that I would perform at family dinners. As a kid, my mom would tuck me into bed and we would take turns rehearsing our death scenes. Morbid, I know, but I was practicing for my Oscar-winning performance. I would pretend to be dead, I would stare out blankly and hold my breath, as my mom “wept" over my still body and then it would be my turn to shed tears. It was so dramatic. I used to be able to cry on command but not so much anymore. The transformative and boundless nature of acting is what interests me.