“There is no longer one way to consume TV. Some shows you want to watch live, some shows you only discover through streaming, some shows you just feel you need to DVR.” WayWantNeedsFeelsShowsWatchesTvsOne WayStreaming Author:Shonda Rhimes
“At the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, it's usually a load of bull. So we pick and choose who we want to remain close to, and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stick close by. No matter how much we hurt them. The people that are still with you at the end of the day, those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need.” PeopleWantNeedsStillsEndsSometimesMatterCareHurtSpacePicksDistanceSticksChosenThe End Of The DayLoadBullsInvasionAnatomyGrey's AnatomyPersonal Space Author:Shonda Rhimes
“You want to be a writer? A writer is someone who writes every day, so start writing. You don't have a job? Get one. Any job. Don't sit at home waiting for the magical opportunity. Who are you? Prince William? No. Get a job. Go to work. Do something until you can do something else.” WantWritingHomeJobsOpportunityWaitingCan DoInspiringCan Do Something Author:Shonda Rhimes
“Ive learned this is a very long marriage doing a television show. I like the people that I work with to be people I enjoy, so you want to cast people who are as excited and enthusiastic as you are.” PeopleWantLongShowsEnjoyTelevisionCastsExcitedI've LearnedEnthusiasticTelevision ShowsLong Marriage Author:Shonda Rhimes
“I want my daughters to see me and know me as a woman who works. I want that example set for them... I am a better mother for it. The woman I am because I get to run Shondaland, because I get write all day, because I get to spend my days making things up, that woman is a better person - and a better mother. Because that woman is happy. That woman is fulfilled. That woman is whole. I wouldn't want them to know the me who didn't get to do this all day long. I wouldn't want them to know the me who wasn't doing.” KnowsWantWritingPersonsLongWholeRunningMotherExampleDaughterBrilliantMy DaughterKnow MeFulfilledBetter Person Author:Shonda Rhimes
“Finally I want to say this: If you are a kid and you are out there and you are chubby and not so cute and nerdy and shy and invisible and in pain, whatever your race, whatever your gender, whatever your sexual orientation, I’m standing here to tell you: You are not alone. Your tribe of people, they are out there in the world. Waiting for you.” PeopleIfsWorldWantKidsPainWaitingRaceStandingGenderInvisibleCuteShyTribesNot AloneOrientationWaiting For YouNerdy Book:Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person Source: Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person