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44 Interesting Quotes By Patrick Dempsey

Famous As: Actor and Race Car Driver Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘Grey's Anatomy’
Born On: January 13, 1966
Born In: Lewiston, Maine, United States
Founder / Co Founder: Dempsey Company
Age: 58 Years

Best known for his role as Derek ‘McDreamy’ Shepherd in the popular series ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Patrick Dempsey is also an accomplished racing driver. Born and raised in Maine, USA, Patrick started his career with stage and eventually moved to screen acting with the 1985 film ‘Heaven Help Us.’ He rose to immediate success with early films such as ‘Loverboy’ and ‘Can’t Buy Me Love,’ and later appeared in some successful films, such as ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘Freedom Writers.’ He also made a mark in television with roles in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Once and Again.’ Interestingly, he also participated in motor racing competitions. His magnetic personality reflects in his quotes on topics, such as racing, speed, life, career, films, acting, passion, and wife. We have compiled a list of best Patrick Dempsey quotes taken from his speeches, interviews, and talk show appearances.

I base all my characters on hair.

I base all my characters on hair.

Patrick Dempsey
I think TV is much more the writer's medium and film is about the director and their vision and how you can collaborate with them and see that through to the end. They are so different

I think TV is much more the writer's medium and film is about the director and their vision and how you can collaborate with them and see that through to the end. They are so different

Patrick Dempsey
My wife and I try not to get into each other's work too much.

My wife and I try not to get into each other's work too much.

Patrick Dempsey
I like physical comedy. And I like the old comedies.

I like physical comedy. And I like the old comedies.

Patrick Dempsey
With bikes, it is absolutely the case that you will get what you pay for. Invest in quality so it will endure wear and tear.

With bikes, it is absolutely the case that you will get what you pay for. Invest in quality so it will endure wear and tear.

Patrick Dempsey
And, sure, if you have a political point of view, you have every right to share it. But you have to be careful not to get too self-important. You have to find the balance between being entertaining and being preachy.

And, sure, if you have a political point of view, you have every right to share it. But you have to be careful not to get too self-important. You have to find the balance between being entertaining and being preachy.

Patrick Dempsey
In Los Angeles, as I gained and lost celebrity, then gained it again, I often found myself wondering why I, out of thousands like me, had become famous.

In Los Angeles, as I gained and lost celebrity, then gained it again, I often found myself wondering why I, out of thousands like me, had become famous.

Patrick Dempsey
Housekeeping is incredibly difficult with three kids. I'm trying to be more relaxed. You'll go insane if you try to have a picture-book house

Housekeeping is incredibly difficult with three kids. I'm trying to be more relaxed. You'll go insane if you try to have a picture-book house

Patrick Dempsey
The hardest thing about having three kids is trying to find a balance, because there's always the odd man out, and you also need to make sure each child gets the attention he or she needs.

The hardest thing about having three kids is trying to find a balance, because there's always the odd man out, and you also need to make sure each child gets the attention he or she needs.

Patrick Dempsey
I have a specialized racing bike, which is great because it has a solid build, is comfortable to ride, and is lightweight.

I have a specialized racing bike, which is great because it has a solid build, is comfortable to ride, and is lightweight.

Patrick Dempsey
I'm really happy to have a family and a life outside of the business.

I'm really happy to have a family and a life outside of the business.

Patrick Dempsey
I love having a big family. I think it's easier, oddly, in some ways, having three children as opposed to one.

I love having a big family. I think it's easier, oddly, in some ways, having three children as opposed to one.

Patrick Dempsey
If I can sleep in until 9 A.M. - wow, what a luxury.

If I can sleep in until 9 A.M. - wow, what a luxury.

Patrick Dempsey
When I left Maine, I always wanted to be a working actor. I never cared too much about being the star. I just wanted to do the work and get on with it.

When I left Maine, I always wanted to be a working actor. I never cared too much about being the star. I just wanted to do the work and get on with it.

Patrick Dempsey
I hate shaving. It's much easier to just do a little stubble, but my wife and daughter like it when I'm clean-shaven. If you see me with a clean face, then you know I'm in the kissing mode!

I hate shaving. It's much easier to just do a little stubble, but my wife and daughter like it when I'm clean-shaven. If you see me with a clean face, then you know I'm in the kissing mode!

Patrick Dempsey
You'll go insane if you try to have a picture-book house.

You'll go insane if you try to have a picture-book house.

Patrick Dempsey
What you want in a romantic comedy, is to have two people that you want to see together and how do they overcome the obstacles that are in the way for that to happen.

What you want in a romantic comedy, is to have two people that you want to see together and how do they overcome the obstacles that are in the way for that to happen.

Patrick Dempsey
As obvious as it sounds, I strongly recommend shopping at a specialty bike store. They are the experts, and they will be able to help you decide which bike is best for you.

As obvious as it sounds, I strongly recommend shopping at a specialty bike store. They are the experts, and they will be able to help you decide which bike is best for you.

Patrick Dempsey
I was 17 when I left the small Maine town where I'd grown up. I wanted to do something I thought was important with my life, so I headed to California and didn't look back.

I was 17 when I left the small Maine town where I'd grown up. I wanted to do something I thought was important with my life, so I headed to California and didn't look back.

Patrick Dempsey
If biking is your passion, set aside time to enjoy a good ride.

If biking is your passion, set aside time to enjoy a good ride.

Patrick Dempsey
The worst part about being married is when you're not connecting. Your partner is going out the door when you're coming in, and you don't have a chance to debrief on the day. That's the worst.

The worst part about being married is when you're not connecting. Your partner is going out the door when you're coming in, and you don't have a chance to debrief on the day. That's the worst.

Patrick Dempsey
Didn't you take economics? You could have had me for $49.95.

Didn't you take economics? You could have had me for $49.95.

Patrick Dempsey
I look forward to a time when my career in a place where I can get out of Los Angeles and find a nice small town like I grew up in to raise my family.

I look forward to a time when my career in a place where I can get out of Los Angeles and find a nice small town like I grew up in to raise my family.

Patrick Dempsey
Sometimes in television, if there are storylines that are oft-told, people can be hypercritical of them.

Sometimes in television, if there are storylines that are oft-told, people can be hypercritical of them.

Patrick Dempsey
Drama is easier to do because you just have to have the emotion and not get caught acting, but comedy is much harder.

Drama is easier to do because you just have to have the emotion and not get caught acting, but comedy is much harder.

Patrick Dempsey
When you discover first love as a teenager, your whole life revolves around it and you open yourself up to it.

When you discover first love as a teenager, your whole life revolves around it and you open yourself up to it.

Patrick Dempsey
With competition there is always ego and hubris... competition gets in the way of work.

With competition there is always ego and hubris... competition gets in the way of work.

Patrick Dempsey
Fame is a delicate and dangerous creature; I saw people who didn't honor it, who refused to take responsibility for it, get destroyed by it. I also saw that stardom in and of itself was empty.

Fame is a delicate and dangerous creature; I saw people who didn't honor it, who refused to take responsibility for it, get destroyed by it. I also saw that stardom in and of itself was empty.

Patrick Dempsey
I grew up in a house full of women. I have two older sisters and my mum who is a very strong woman.

I grew up in a house full of women. I have two older sisters and my mum who is a very strong woman.

Patrick Dempsey
A wedding is like a funeral, but with musicians.

A wedding is like a funeral, but with musicians.

Patrick Dempsey