Quotes from Debra Messing

I think the institute of marriage is a noble thing. The idea of a partner for life is incredibly romantic. But now we're living to 100. A hundred years ago people were dying at age 37. Til death do us part was a much different deal.

I'm naturally lean and I'm constantly walking.

I'm a mom, and I'm always looking for ways to encourage, support, and embolden my son to help make him believe in himself.

It's the job that I take most seriously in my life and I think it's the hardest job.

I was always singing and dancing for my mother when I wasn't glued to the television watching I Love Lucy or the Carol Burnett Show.

If I have a pocket, then I'll have lip balm, my keys, and $10 cash.

I don't think it's possible to have a wedding without it being stressful!

But I've become completely obsessed with taking photos on my iPhone. I have like 400 apps.

Honesty is probably the sexiest thing a man can give to a woman.

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.

It's a miracle to be an actor and to know that you have a job to go to a year from now is a rare thing, so I think peace of mind and financial stability come with that. Hopefully I'm a little wiser and have a little more perspective in my life than I did then.

Ask everyone whether they're an actor or a doctor or a teacher or whatever is entitled to his or her opinion. But unfortunately, because actors are in the public eye, whether we want it or not, sometimes our opinions carry more weight or influence than they deserve.

I come from the New York theatre world, and I have a lot of gay male friends, so this friendship of Will and Grace's isn't such a stretch.

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.

I think the institute of marriage is a noble thing. The idea of a partner for life is incredibly romantic. But now we're living to 100. A hundred years ago people were dying at age 37. Til death do us part was a much different deal.

My parents always made education and school the number one priority. They believed that an education is the best gift you can give to your child.

I don't think it's possible to have a wedding without it being stressful!

Write hand-written notes daily and commit to supporting the growth and self-esteem of children, because it makes such a big difference in terms of their capacity for learning.

Ask everyone whether they're an actor or a doctor or a teacher or whatever is entitled to his or her opinion. But unfortunately, because actors are in the public eye, whether we want it or not, sometimes our opinions carry more weight or influence than they deserve.

Becoming a mother was the single defining event of my life. It felt like the whole world shifted.

I'm fascinated by diamonds. When I put diamonds on, my hands start to shake.

I was such a late bloomer when it comes to fashion.

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.

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.