Several members of my family have been admitted to the hospital since the show started, and when they feel like the treatment isn't good enough, they say, 'Do you know who my niece is?' And suddenly they're in the VIP… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
My mother came from an Irish family of 11 kids and, of course, had a sister who was a nun, so I spent time at a convent and with an aunt and uncle who lived in New York and took… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
Where I come from, you don't just say, 'Oh, I'm going to become an actor.' Talk like that and they think you're crazy. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I wasn't allowed to wear makeup until I was 15, so I would put it on at school. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
Dr. McDreamy, that's what I call Patrick's character. He's gorgeous, he's got a great body and he's got damn fine hair. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
My daily schedule is quite hectic, but I have to put my health first in order to be the best mom and wife I… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
~I got pregnant, and I was like, 'Oh God, it worked! Oh no!' Chris [Ivery, her husband] and I were super happy, then I… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I just worry about the girls who look up to me. I don't want them to think I starve myself or don't eat, and… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I'm not saving anybody's life, I'm not a teacher, I'm not working for UNICEF. I don't think I'm some big deal. — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
I don't think you need sadness to have drama. My boyfriend and I are very happy and we still manage to be dramatic every… — Ellen Pompeo Copy Share Image
![“~I got pregnant, and I was like, 'Oh God, it worked! Oh no!' Chris [Ivery, her husband] and I were super happy, then I got terrified! Will I know how to do everything right? Of course, nobody does everything right, but as long as your baby is the priority, that's the best you can do.~” quote by Ellen Pompeo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99d/ellen-pompeo-10756_baby_i-got-pregnant-and-i-was-like-oh-god-it_131330.jpg)
