Quotes by Ellen Pompeo

I dont find acting to be a particularly noble way to make a living. Im not saving anybodys life, Im not a teacher, Im not working for UNICEF. I dont think Im some big deal.

Theres a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male characters are flawed, theyre interesting, deep and complex. But when female characters are flawed, theyre just a mess. Its good to put more flawed but interesting female characters out there because it promotes equality.

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.

Brains dont really smell, but whats amazing about the brain is that its almost like scrambled eggs or soft tofu, almost like a gel. The brain controls so much of what we do, but you could put your finger right through it.