Patricia Richardson Quotes

There were times when I actually prayed not to get married.

I came seriously close to getting married four times, and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or another. Each occasion was different, but in hindsight when I look at the people involved, it wasn't a bad thing what I did. I think it may have been more complex had the marriage taken place.

On the night before we were married, all of the anxiety in the world came down upon me.

I am about to be married, and am of course in all the misery of a man in pursuit of happiness.

I am the center of attention in my job every single day; the thought of a wedding to me is exhausting. Why would I put myself through that?

The most terrifying thing in the world was having to give a speech at my girlfriend's wedding. I was physically shaking and sweating the entire time.

I went nearly 30 years without being able to really seriously entertain marriage or a family. In fact, the word 'marriage' would actually give me a shake when it was brought up.

Personally, I'm an advocate for short engagements. Long sometimes means there is a reason for it. Two years engaged and no wedding... I'd be upset.

The day of the wedding went like these things generally do, full of anxious moments interspersed with black comedy.

I've been in a couple of weddings where the coolest people that were the most day before so mellow and then the day of the wedding freaking out.

I want to fall in love, I think. I've never. I know. Everyone I know's been in love or in relationships now and... There's only ever been... there's been people telling me they love me, but it freaks me out and I just run, run. I think I'm a bad girlfriend.

Each youth betrays considerable anxiety about the wedding night ahead.

I'm not sure I ever want to get married.

I feel like I've got this anti-marriage thing, but it's less that and more I'm overthinking it to get it right.

Wedding fever is one of the scariest diseases I have ever seen.

It is really scary. I think it's a natural feeling to have nerves when it comes to a wedding.

In my experience, working with a bride-to-be, the last couple of weeks leading up to the wedding is uber-stressful.

I'm tugging at my hair. I'm pulling at my clothes. I'm trying to keep my cool, I know it shows. I'm staring at my feet. My cheeks are turning red. I'm searching for the words inside my head. I'm feeling nervous trying to be perfect, 'cause I know you're worth it.

She wept with shame for her lack of will and with fear for a love she couldn't control.

My heart raced. He needs you, I thought. Don't let him down. I couldn't remember ever being so happy... or so scared.

I'm terrified of marriage. I'm terrified of not doing something so important and at the same time I think you shouldn't rush into these things.

Interviews usually upset me in one way or another.

I don't watch my own films very often. I become so jittery and ready to cry... and miserable. I think it's awful.

I am a very neurotic person all the time.

I have horrible anxiety.