Debra Winger Quotes

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Debra Winger

Profession : Actor

Birth : May 16, 1955

I just live in the truth and think that every moment counts.

Debra Winger

Granted there are only seven stories in the universe. And I agree with that. But give me a great variation of those stories. And literate.

Debra Winger

Show me the story. I just want to tell a story that pulls me forward.

Debra Winger

I never thought I would start working again, and I did, but it was really hard, and I don't know that I would advise anyone to step back the way I did.

Debra Winger

I always loved working as an actress, but I didn't understand why I couldn't just opt out of being famous. And then I realized you can, and I think I did. And eventually, I came to understand that you can do that and also keep working.

Debra Winger

I think when it comes to Botox and surgery, actresses should do it or not do it, but be honest about their choices.

Debra Winger

I think it's a little irresponsible for women who choose surgery to then say they can portray the average woman on the street, because if the average woman can't afford those treatments, then she's going to say, 'I'm 53 and I don't look like that,' and start thinking she's ugly or inadequate.

Debra Winger

People who make lots of money at what they do should just shut up about it.

Debra Winger

You see people on TV flying in to places just to pick up a baby, or brush some flies away. That's great if they can bring that issue to public attention. But that's not what I wanted to do. I was interested in committing to something that I could function in whether I was Debra Winger or not. Because nobody might care about that next week.

Debra Winger

I've been acting all along. I understand that I haven't been in people's viewers, but acting has never not been a part of my life, just more time in between and less high-profile.

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People pay to see movies with women looking beautiful, but I think there will be a place for me to play women looking my own age.

Debra Winger

When you connect with a cause, it's like falling in love.

Debra Winger

I do not need a lot of money to be happy.

Debra Winger

I have enjoyed a wonderful run in films, so far, and I may, at some point, come back. But it will be in my own time and in my own style.

Debra Winger

If I could have one prayer answered, I would pray for patience. I move so fast sometimes. I try to slow down.

Debra Winger

I don't think that I'm that easy to live with. I have to be reminded that I can have fun. I need my family to remind me in a loving and nice way to lighten up.

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I was the all-American face.

Debra Winger

I will walk out on a scene if it's all lit and ready to go but it's not happening.

Debra Winger

In the early part of my life I carried the flame for fiery women: perky women who were not dumb.

Debra Winger

It's inconceivable to some people that that wouldn't be the sexiest thing to do in the whole world: to be a movie star, and make money, and be pampered, and whatever.

Debra Winger