Becoming a mother was the single defining event of my life. It felt like the whole world shifted. Debra Messing More Quotes by Debra Messing More Quotes From Debra Messing Repeat after me: 'I am doing the best that I can.' That's the mantra I keep trying to tell myself, 'I'm doing the best I can.' Debra Messing repeatsi-can As scary as change can be and as much as I might resist it, there's always some unkown gift that comes out of it. I really never thought you could begin again. You can. Debra Messing agingscarymight I'd be devastated if my son grows up to be a hetero. I mean, I'd still love him ... but as a parent you just envision a certain life for your child. I mean, if he's straight, think of all the fabulous things he's going to miss out on. When I think my son might never know the joys of having a quarter share on Fire Island and walking through Judy Garland Memorial Park on the way to the Meat Rack. Debra Messing growing-upmeanchildren You know, unfortunately divorce it happens in Kansas as much as it does in Hollywood. And, you know, women having to start over at 40, you know, for the first time in their life having to find a career and being a single parent and having to date. You know, all of those things happen everywhere in the world. It's not just Los Angeles. So I would defend the fact that there are, you know, there are other reasons to watch than just to get a laugh. Debra Messing kansasdivorcecareers Honesty is probably the sexiest thing a man can give to a woman. Debra Messing honestyinspirationalmen Do what makes you happy. And when it doesn't make you happy anymore, make a change -- without fear. Debra Messing making-changesmake-you-happy Well I would say that, you know, I agree in part with that it [The Starter Wife] is fantasy and it is a romp in that, you know, the comedy stems from shining a light on the sort of more extreme aspects of the Hollywood culture. So, you know, anytime you turn up the gas, so to speak, on the stove and make things more extreme it becomes funny. But I do think that, you know, the other half of the show is absolutely relatable and that's been an important goal of ours. Debra Messing lightgoalthinking I just think of couture clothing as wearable art. So from - to that extent I, you know, I love having the opportunity to just even be able to touch and look at, you know, these pieces of design. In terms of, you know, is it stressful and does it take a lot of time. It's mostly stressful because you're there because you're nominated. Debra Messing opportunityartthinking You just hope that you will get the opportunity to do what you love and pay your bills, and that is being a success as an actor. Debra Messing billsopportunitypay I'm fascinated by diamonds. When I put diamonds on, my hands start to shake. Debra Messing shakesdiamondhands Yes, women, and men, have to be open to love, because if we're not open then there's no way for us to find happiness. But you can be open to it and still have no control over when it's going to happen. Debra Messing love-ishappinessmen I think for me it's just a matter of staying keyed into my lifelong friends from New York and family. And, you know, I'm pretty solitary. I'm a homebody. So I don't get out much to get into trouble Debra Messing new-yorkmatterthinking If I have a pocket, then I'll have lip balm, my keys, and $10 cash. Debra Messing cashpocketskeys When you're passionate about something, you want it to be all it can be. But in the endgame of life, I fundamentally believe the key to happiness is letting go of that idea of perfection. Debra Messing letting-golifebelieve I don't think it's possible to have a wedding without it being stressful! Debra Messing stressfulweddingthinking And often when things turn to TV series there are so many different people with different agendas that things can morph. And so, you know, that was why having the executive producer title was important to me because even if I was the star and I had a concern, you know, that concern would only go so far. But having the title of executive producer actually makes them have to actually listen to me complain. Debra Messing starsimportantpeople And that's just a terrifying and terrifying thing. And all the photographers and, you know, it's a different, unnatural setting that no one can prepare you for. But, you know, I just try and have as much fun as I can for as long as it lasts because I know it's a privilege. Debra Messing funtryinglong It's always been really important for me to try to maintain a balanced life, professional and personal, and this was absolutely something that my husband and I had hoped for. Debra Messing afterlifehusbandimportant It's the job that I take most seriously in my life and I think it's the hardest job. Debra Messing mommotherinspiring I think that there's etiquette for every means of communication. People are very judgmental and have strict rules. I don't think you should end a relationship with a Post-it note. I know some people who get offended when an e-mail is sent as a "thank you" note instead of a hand-written card. Debra Messing communicationmeanthinking
