For me, being able to work with somebody who I don't have to translate my experience to all the time - that's important, because I'm not having to walk someone down the path of racial understanding to tell a story… — 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)
