Deborah Kara Unger Quotes

I was born into an artistic family, and they understood me. But they were really worried, because some of the stuff I did was dangerous. If I'd been caught without the veil with a shaved head, I don't know what would have happened.

How many times have your parents told you not to do things, and the next thing you know, you go do it? And you realized you shouldn't have done it.

The success of 'Scrubs' allowed me to pursue anything I felt passionately about without having to worry about money. It allowed me to spend my summer work shopping my show at a nonprofit theater.

If I had sat around and waited until I had an idea to be a successful photographer, I would still be in finance.

I hail from a small town. My parents were never apprehensive about my decision to take up acting - they've been a constant support to me.

When you pick a career like acting, it's challenging, but it's a lesson every time you put yourself out there. I wouldn't change it for the world - I love what I learn every single day.

When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I wasn't interested because I wanted to get my education first. I was scared because I didn't know what I was getting into.

You can hit the proverbial roof at certain areas in the industry unless you venture out. And I never really set out in my career to stay in one place. I wanted to go out and try new things. Luckily, I've had that opportunity.

I think most women have to fight very hard for the opportunities they want, which isn't to say that most artists don't have to do that, male or female, but I'm definitely aware of just how difficult it is to find stories that interest me, particularly.

My father always encouraged me to get an education, but he was also a guy that, when he was younger, had ridden the rails from town to town to box and wrestle for money.

We made The Who look like church boys on Sunday. We done things only fools'd do.

I have been passionate about dancing and acting as long as I I can remember. It was a natural progression to make it my passion, pursue it, learn more about it, and develop myself as a performer.

I always wanted to be an actress, but my parents were adamant that I complete my studies first before I take up acting.

Mentors and sponsors, particularly in the early stages of my career, were invaluable to me because they encouraged me to raise my hand and take opportunities to build my capabilities.

My mother was very strict, and though I was reserved, I did give in to certain demands of my age, like sneaking out of the house to hit Dublin.

I was in the 4th grade, and one day I didn't want to be in class. My father had just gotten a new Harley-Davidson, and he came and took me out of class. He said it was too beautiful to be indoors, so we stayed out all day.

I was a troubled young kid, and I would try to break every rule.

It's sometimes better to have a father figure to rebel against than nothing, than just a black hole or an absence.

I was just so fortunate to have parents who encouraged me to try things and do what I wanted.

I have been lucky makers have allowed me to experiment with my roles.

Even if it flops, when you're sitting at the drawing table, you dream about seeing your work on the big screen, no matter what.

I'm looking to immerse myself more in the entertainment community and possibly get into doing some acting. Music is my first love, what I was most naturally drawn to and choose to study. Getting into the acting world is like a new exciting challenge.

Sometimes I sneak out into the streets alone, like Princess Jasmine in 'Aladdin.'

It doesn't matter to me where am I going. Language is not a barrier for me, I can go anywhere with my craft, so why not Hollywood?

As an actor, I am open to anything interesting that comes my way.