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