Quotes from Anne Heche

I don't belong to the straights now - they didn't get me back.

The decisions that Ellen made on her show were between her and her producers. I supported her decisions. I was there to hug her when she got home.

I told my mother at about the seventh year of therapy that I had been abused sexually by my father and she hung up the phone on me.

That's probably the most boring conversation you could hear - an actor talk about politics. I won't go there.

I searched so hard for a part that was so complex.

I believe I went through a divorce. My relationship with Ellen is no less significant as a marriage than my relationship to Coley.

For me to stay healthy in a relationship, the individuals have to nurture themselves

And for anyone who ever thought that Ellen and I broke it off because of sexuality, you couldn't be more mistaken. And for anyone who thought my mother's prayers had anything to do with me marrying a man, forget it.

I'm one of those people who was taught not to ruffle any feathers. Of course, I have no problem ruffling feathers.

I think self-exploration is one of the journeys in life that we are blessed to be able to have.

When I was with Ellen, I was telling people, If you come out, it's gonna be better for you. But I honestly don't know that.

Are we changing the idea of what beauty is? Let's hope so. I'm not the typical Hollywood beauty. Let's hope we're looking at the insides of people a little more.

For me to stay healthy in a relationship, the individuals have to nurture themselves.

I believe I went through a divorce. My relationship with Ellen is no less significant as a marriage than my relationship to Coley.

Before, I just spewed whatever it was I thought about everything. I tend to be more contemplative now.

I was a bit of a big mouth my whole life. I'm a person who expresses themselves with a lot of openness

I'm very grateful for the platform that I've had in my life to speak out about the things I care about.

I'm not crazy, but it's a crazy life. I was raised in a crazy family and it took 31 years to get the crazy out of me.

Are people angry with me? Sure, anything you do in your life, people are going to be angry at you.

I was raised to pretend.

Human behavior is so intriguing. I find myself giving thumbs up signs all the time. I know I look like an absolute dork, but I do it anyway.

I'm always honest, whether I'm in the limelight or not.

It's important to talk about loving yourself and looking at your tragedies and the stuff that makes you grow.

I put myself on the line with my truth and my sexuality. That is my choice. My choice