183 Quotes by Lauren Graham

Don't be perfect, just be DONE!

Keep finding the JOY in what you're doing, especially when the joy is not finding you

Once again, I've been thwarted by the massive difference between my vision of the successful me and the me I'm currently stuck with.

Your job doesn’t define you—your bravery and kindness and gratitude do. Even without any “big” accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough. Whether you have top billing, or you’re still dancing in the back row, you are enough, just as you are.

Maybe it’s not acting for you. Maybe it’s baseball or coding or taking care of kids. But whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you’re doing, especially when the joy isn’t finding you. Treat every day like you’re starring in it. Don’t wait for permission or good reviews. If you can do that, you’ll be surprised by how far you might end up sailing.

I was just thinking about how Christmas is right around the corner, but no matter how you choose to celebrate the holidays, books in general make great gifts!

I must work harder to achieve my goal of not seeking approval from those whose approval I'm not even sure is important to me.

Be truthful, say what you mean and mean what you say, don't ignore the given circumstances.

Actors should ACT. Not sell perfume, or write cookbooks.