Debra Winger – Quotes Crazy

When I was younger I probably didnt understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arms distance and thats not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with. – Debra Winger

I always loved working as an actress, but I didnt understand why I couldnt 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 was never afraid of failure after that because, I think, coming that close to death you get kissed. With the years, the actual experience of course fades, but the flavor of it doesnt. I just had a real sense of what choice do I have but to live fully? – Debra Winger

I had a very insightful friend who warned me back when I stopped reading scripts, Its easier to change directions while youre still moving. If you stop, its harder to get started again. I still dont think I made the wrong decision, but he was right. – Debra Winger

Its such an amazing thing to be loved for who you are. – Debra Winger

I happen to be interested in watching a face age. I like faces of women aging so it makes me personally quite sad. Thats a beautiful gift from God. If people dont want to see that anymore then I wont be in anymore movies. – Debra Winger

Never say never, but the thought of electively cutting oneself is beyond my grasp, and I also object to it politically. Denying the lines on our faces makes a comment about age and wisdom I dont care to make. – Debra Winger

Theres a small club of women who are willing to age. – 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

A good marriage is different to a happy marriage. – Debra Winger

I need my family to remind me in a loving and nice way to lighten up. – Debra Winger

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

I hope to find the roles that are age appropriate but not yearning to be younger, or parenting ad nauseam. – Debra Winger