8 Quotes & Sayings By Debra Winger

Debra Jo Winger (born April 19, 1951) is an American actress. She began her acting career in the early 1970s, and had her first major success with Urban Cowboy (1980). A five-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actress, she has won one and is the only actress to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Terms of Endearment (1983), and was nominated twice for Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Drama Read more

A seven-time Oscar nominee, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for The Guilt Trip (2012).

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I was never afraid of failure after that because, I think, coming that close to death you get kissed. With the years, the actual experience of course fades, but the flavor of it doesn't. I just had a real sense of what choice do I have but to live fully? Debra Winger
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I hope to find the roles that are age appropriate but not yearning to be younger, or parenting ad nauseam. Debra Winger
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I always loved working as an actress, but I didn't understand why I couldn't just opt out of being famous. And then I realized you can, and I think I did. And eventually, I came to understand that you can do that and also keep working. Debra Winger
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If I could have one prayer answered, I would pray for patience. I move so fast sometimes. I try to slow down. Debra Winger
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It's such an amazing thing to be loved for who you are. Debra Winger
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A good marriage is different to a happy marriage. Debra Winger
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Never say never, but the thought of electively cutting oneself is beyond my grasp, and I also object to it politically. Denying the lines on our faces makes a comment about age and wisdom I don't care to make. Debra Winger