Patrick Dempsey quotes

Patrick Dempsey is an American actor best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the television series "Grey's Anatomy." His performances have earned him critical acclaim and a large international fan base. He continues to work in film, television, and is also recognized for his philanthropic efforts and passion for auto racing. Here are 33 of his quotes:

When you discover first love as a teenager, your whole life revolves around it and you open yourself up to it.

Patrick Dempsey

Drama is easier to do because you just have to have the emotion and not get caught acting, but comedy is much harder.

Patrick Dempsey

I think dreams can come true, but not necessarily like fairy-tales. It's not always so perfect like that.

Patrick Dempsey

Housekeeping is incredibly difficult with three kids. I'm trying to be more relaxed. You'll go insane if you try to have a picture-book house.

Patrick Dempsey

I grew up in a house full of women. I have two older sisters and my mum who is a very strong woman.

Patrick Dempsey

One day my 3-year-old daughter said 'Your very handsome, Poppy.' That was the best compliment ever.

Patrick Dempsey

I started off as a juggler. I used to do a half-hour show on the weekends to make money as a kid. Then I went to Cleveland, Ohio in 1983 to the international jugglers competition junior division and came second. So that was my first job, being a juggler.

Patrick Dempsey

I like physical comedy. And I like the old comedies.

Patrick Dempsey

In Los Angeles, as I gained and lost celebrity, then gained it again, I often found myself wondering why I, out of thousands like me, had become famous.

Patrick Dempsey

With bikes, it is absolutely the case that you will get what you pay for. Invest in quality so it will endure wear and tear.

Patrick Dempsey

The best part about being married is feeling centered. Nothing else matters so much as long as you can come home and be with your family.

Patrick Dempsey

I think TV is much more the writer's medium and film is about the director and their vision and how you can collaborate with them and see that through to the end. They are so different.

Patrick Dempsey

And, sure, if you have a political point of view, you have every right to share it. But you have to be careful not to get too self-important. You have to find the balance between being entertaining and being preachy.

Patrick Dempsey

When I left Maine, I always wanted to be a working actor. I never cared too much about being the star. I just wanted to do the work and get on with it.

Patrick Dempsey

If I can sleep in until 9 A.M. - wow, what a luxury.

Patrick Dempsey

I know it can be dangerous, but I love racing. I worry my wife, but she knows it's important to me.

Patrick Dempsey

People sometimes mistake being serious with being taken seriously.

Patrick Dempsey

I have a specialized racing bike, which is great because it has a solid build, is comfortable to ride, and is lightweight.

Patrick Dempsey

My big thing is to make sure the lipsticks taste good when you kiss. And, well, so far they taste pretty darn good.

Patrick Dempsey

I look forward to a time when my career in a place where I can get out of Los Angeles and find a nice small town like I grew up in to raise my family.

Patrick Dempsey

The worst part about being married is when you're not connecting. Your partner is going out the door when you're coming in, and you don't have a chance to debrief on the day. That's the worst.

Patrick Dempsey

As obvious as it sounds, I strongly recommend shopping at a specialty bike store. They are the experts, and they will be able to help you decide which bike is best for you.

Patrick Dempsey