Quotes By Debra Winger

Most bad behaviour comes from insecurity.

If you want to get a facelift, get a facelift. Don't sit there and talk about why you got it because of the pressure.

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.

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

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

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.

It's no secret that I didn't love 'An Officer And A Gentleman' then, and I certainly don't love it now, so at least no one could accuse me of being inconsistent.

When I was younger I probably didn't understand something basic about tact, but I think it kept faint-hearted people at arm's distance and that's not such a bad thing, because life is short and I know the kind of people I want to work with.

I was the all-American face.

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.

I tend to wear outfits that match the walls.

There's a small club of women who are willing to age.

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

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 don't care to make.

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.

Most bad behavior comes from insecurity.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

I just want to sleep, and eat, and learn about what's going on in the world.

I never lost my interest in acting but I did lose my interest in the business and what I had to go through to make a film. I felt saturated, you know, like a sponge when it's saturated - it's not good.