Patricia Heaton

“But I think boys ultimately are easier than girls.”

“Anytime anybody is rude, it makes me double-check my own behavior to make sure I don't do that to other people.”

“Men are very competent in their workplace - and this is going to sound sexist - women are better at running households and juggling lots of things, kids and scheduling and that kind of thing.”

“I just don't know a couple that's been married more than three years that doesn't annoy the heck out of each other every 15 minutes.”

“I felt totally released from the need to make it as an actress. I had experienced complete fulfillment in something that had nothing to do with me being in the spotlight.”

“My husband is always telling me I need to do less, do less, do less. But I feel like if I'm not being productive, I have a hard time relaxing and enjoying myself.”

“It's a little bit in the genes because my brother is a journalist and my father was a sports writer.”

“I just have always felt that I think we know that it's an ensemble show, and it's very hard to pick a show to submit when you're nominated, because usually everyone has a very strong part in every episode.”

“God will open any doors he wants to open, and if He closes doors, that's fine, too.”

“I think there's a difference when you make fun of yourself and your own behavior, and when you dishonor or disrespect Christ. If you're making a mockery of Christ is one thing. But if you're just joking about human foibles and weaknesses, I think that's perfectly acceptable.”

“You kind of think people get sick of you after a while, but apparently not.”

“Frankly, most of my friends hold very different political beliefs. It's just a funny thing in this country that supposedly you can't sit down and have dinner and enjoy another person's company if you don't have the same beliefs. It's ridiculous.”