Vonda Shepard Quotes

A tragic irony of life is that we so often achieve success or financial independence after the chief reason for which we sought it has passed away.

I've dated people who I thought were going to be a big deal in my life, and I've also spent long periods by myself.

I don't get all the women that I want... I get all the women that want me.

I followed a guy to Denmark. I came home with a broken heart.

My life is PG-13 sometimes, and I really want Josh Grogan to propose to me, and he just won't do it.

I've been used by women all my life, fortunately.

I guess my personality is that of a modern, strong Chinese woman. I don't believe in destiny. There are many things that can be changed. I don't like to be defeated by difficulties. I love freedom, so when I am shaping a character, I usually do it the way I want. I always find some part of my own character in a role.

I kept thinking I was always going to meet the right man, but I never did. Kept waiting for this knight in shining armour. 'When's he coming? He's taking a long time, isn't he?'

For me, it's nice to have a character who can never find love and have that be the running theme, but I think when you open the door to a story line about relationships, you open the door to another realm of comedy.

I fantasize about going back to high school with the knowledge I have now. I would shine. I would have a good time, I would have a girlfriend. I think that's where a lot of my pain comes from. I think I never had any teenage years to go back to.

My love life is not as interesting as people think it is.

I love seeing love. I had this one girl that I was really tryna go hard with, but it wasn't it.

I don't think I can go back to New Orleans. I don't think that's possible.

I'll be the first one to tell you if some girl turned me down.

I am a woman meant for a man, but I never found a man who could compete.

I learned everything about love, watching 'Splash.' That's why I'm still single, so thanks Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah for that.

I need someone who is able to hold her own - if a girl is really independent, that's a turn-on for me.

'St. Trinian's' is probably taking it to the extreme, but in essence it's saying, 'If you be yourself, you can do whatever you want,' and it's sort of a fun message.

Middle age is when you're sitting at home on a Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn't for you.

My head has got regrets, but I haven't.

I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.

I don't care who or what judges me, nothing's going to stop me from living my life how I choose.

I have experienced bad dating and ineptitude with women all across the globe, from Vietnam to Paris. When I was 21, women were an enigma; they were this code that had to be cracked. They were 'The Other.' I have often thought writing this stuff into stand-up and shows would be an exorcism, but it hasn't been; it makes no difference.

So many times, I have a speech ready but no dice. Always a bridesmaid, never a mother.

I believe in love, but I don't sit around waiting for it. I buy houses.