QUOTES FROM PEOPLE SHE'S WORKED WITH
1. [To Shannen] Go with you’re instinct and never let anyone walk over you and always stand up for what you believe in.- Michael Landon
2. She’s an honest person who wears her emotions on her sleeves. If you ask her a direct question, you’ll get a direct answer.- Aaron Spelling
3. She’s incredibly professional.- Alyssa Milano
4. She’s knows how the set should be run. She’s been doing this for a long time. I think she made peace. Its been a long time and she (was) out of the spotlight and I think that’s a good thing.- Holly Marie Combs
5. If you haven't spent 8 years with her, then I don't want your opinion.-Holly Marie Combs
6. She can come in that morning and learn her lines in rehearsal and know them immediately. She has moments where she can pull out tears like it's nothing.- Holly Marie Combs
7. She’s very funny. We think that her charisma comes across a lot more with comedy than anything else. We think it’s a great way to showcase her.- Jessika Borsiczky
SHANNEN'S QUOTES
8. All my fans tell me what a glamorous life I have, but I tell them how hard I work and how many nights I spend alone with my dogs, eating chicken pot pie in my bedroom.
9. When I was eight, my family moved from Memphis to California. I had the thickest Southern accent in the world, and no one could understand a word I said. Being different is difficult for any kid -especially the “new kid” in class- but I think even more so for me, because I was incredibly shy. The other kids can’t understand me, I figured, so what’s the point in trying? - on being shy
10. When I was nine years old something happened that caused me to retreat into my shell even further. My mother developed an excruciating headache and had to be hospitalized -she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. She came out of surgery like a trooper, but the experience was terrifying. Then, a year later, my father was travelling on business and had a massive stroke. In a single year, I’d nearly lost both parents. I didn’t feel like my classmates could relate to what I was going through, so I just closed myself off from them.
11. I’m Irish, its all about steak and potatoes.
12. I’m human and I’m bound to make mistakes.
13. They are not supportive of this business. They are supportive of me, but not this business. They’ve seen what this has done. It has hurt me in a lot of ways…it hurt my feelings and theirs.- On her parent’s
14. My parents has always taught me to be honest.
15. My mom is a very strong woman. I learn a lot from her.
16. As a child I had more fun reading and playing by myself.
17. Acting was just something I fell into that I enjoyed immensely.
18. I did the same exact same things that other kids my age did.
19. I got to work with Michael Landon. He was God to me.
20. Almost no one knows who Shannen Doherty is. I try to keep that private.
21. I found out that on the set smoking is somewhat of a stress reliever for me.
22. Its like, if your happy I’m gone, then stop commenting me. Stop saying things about me. It’s petty and childish.- after leaving 90210
23. TV. Audiences has always been loyal and for that I’m externally grateful. My fans been with me since “Little House.”
24. I’m not saying I don’t have my moment of bitchiness because everybody has them.
25. Yeah, I admit it, I’m open to different ideas. But if you get on my bad side and don’t listen to me and you don’t treat me as much respect as you treat a man, then you have a problem.
26. I’m getting more secure.
27. I went into his office and he hugged me and said “Welcome back, kiddo. Do you want to do this together or what?” and I said, “ Yeah, let’s go for it.” – On Aaron Spelling
28. I think Rose does a great job. She’s a great girl.- On Rose McGowan
29. I feel like a new kid in school and fear of being judged and people not liking me is very scary.- On North Shore
30. Life changes when you’re in your thirties. You grow up. Live your life, be a good person, believe in God, trust in yourself. That’s all you can do.
31. Look, there are three things that have allowed me to work for as long as I've worked. The first is my fans. The second is my talent. And the third is my competitive nature. I hate sucking at anything.
32. I've always been a bit of a loner. I love hanging out with my friends, but it gets to a point where I'm like, "Okay, that's enough. Go home. I need to be alone!"
33. The fortunate thing is that I've been working in this business for so long, and I have strong parents who taught me not to let that stuff go to my head. It's just a job. Some people make french fries at McDonald's. I get my hair and make-up done and go act. It's all the same thing in the long run.
34. There were parts of Brenda I loved. They just took her in a really odd direction that I didn't necessarily agree with at the time. I still kind of look back and think, Eh, it's not what I would have done, but I understand. Every show has to have that character full of teenage angst and drama. I think she was driven by insecurity that was at the root of everything.- About her character Brenda on 90210
35. When I was 27, my mom said, "Honey, don't pretend this stuff isn't hurting you. If you go through your whole life being so self-protective, you're going to feel sad a lot." Something about what she said woke me up. I realized that I would rather have people know me as the shy, awkward person I am than the tough bitch. I got rid of a lot of people in my life. And after lots of therapy, and lots of patience and love from my family, I started to allow myself to open up.
36. Everybody deserves a second chance in this world. That's basically all I ask.
37. Does it hurt me that people think I'm a bad girl? Absolutely. It used to make me crazy and depressed and sad.
38. You can turn any experience into a learning experience. Every experience helps you live your life.
38. I'm open to different ideas, but if you get on my bad side and don't listen to me and if you don't treat me with such as you treat a man, you've got a problem.
40. If God wanted us to be naked, why did he invent sexy lingerie?
41. Your life changes. Everything has to be done perfectly, and I didn't follow that. I lived my life as if I wasn't in the public eye. I thought, 'I'm young. I have the right to experience new things, and if I want to go to a bar and get drunk, that's my prerogative.'
42. I don't need to settle for anything less than Mr Right. I'm a little too old to be making the same mistakes. But here's the funny part. I never leave the house, so I don't know how I'm gonna find him. The guy who delivers the newspaper? Are you cute? I hope so, 'cause that's the guy I'm gonna meet - seriously. I go to work and I come home.
43. I wish I had conducted myself better on occasion and been more private, but I would rather live my life to the fullest than constantly conduct myself in a certain way to gain approval from others," "I've always been outspoken about my opinions, and there's something to be said for having the courage to just live your life. I have regrets but no apologies.
44. Even when I'm called in for an audition or anything, and even when I have to meet other actors/actresses, or be in front of the camera, I get goosebumps.
45. It started with someone calling my agent and saying, "Is this something she would do?" I was like, "Play Brenda Walsh again? Why would I do that?" There were 'I Hate Brenda' newsletters! She was exhausting to play. She had so much teen angst. I couldn't take it anymore. But then my friends started sending me links to all these websites that wanted me back. I was so incredibly overwhelmed that it got me thinking. Everything I have is because of the fans. This was my way of saying thank you.
46. I've tried desperately to be given a second chance with the media, and it has not been given to me. And at this point, I sort of have to walk away and go, 'You know what, I've got to live my life and I've got to do what makes me happy. And if people don't want to let go of stuff that happened 10 years ago, then that's their thing. It can't be mine.-On being in the 90210 spinoff
47. I would wear anything she made, only if she was right next to my side.- On Lady Gaga
48.The one place I allowed myself to be a bit less tough was in relationships. But because I hadn’t dealt with my issues, none of my relationships worked out. My second husband [Paris Hilton porn tape costar Rick Salomon] turned out to be completely different from the guy I thought I’d married: Who was this person selling porno? It was the most hurtful thing ever, but I still put on my game face in public.
49. I got rid of a lot of people in my life. And after lots of therapy and lots of patience and love from my family, I started to allow myself to open up. Now if I’m having a bad day, instead of hiding in my room and crying into one of my dogs’ fur- “Oh, Roamy, you’re the only one I can trust!” -I’ll call one of my friends.
50. It was actually very hard because a friend heard about it instantly and sent me an email. It was a little bit shocking because it was an email that simply said "Aaron Spelling died," and nothing else. And then there were 30 other emails following it. I think we all knew he was sick. I certainly stay in really close contact with Holly Marie Combs. She is one of my closest friends. So we both had discussed it. I knew it was far worse than anyone said it was. So, it wasn't necessarily shocking. But it is hard. You are talking about a man I have known since I was 18 years old. Who has played a significant, significant role in my life. And a man I owe a lot to. I loved him dearly and he loved me dearly. You know, you always wish that things were different and you always wish you had that last moment with somebody to express yourself to them. But, you know, we lost an amazing man. We lost a man who shaped TV. And made a huge contribution to this business. But most importantly, made a huge contribution in his personal life.-About how much Aaron Spelling meant to her
51. Shannen explains that for much of her adult life, her father has been seriously ill, and that she left 90210 to help take care of him. “He’s had six heart attacks, and now he’s been taken off the transplant list because it’s too much of a risk,” she says. “I’m sure some of my mistakes have been acting out against that fear I was going to lose him.”- About Her Father
52. When I made a mistake, I would admit to it. I'd be 'Wow, this is embarrassing, humiliating, and it'll never happen again'. These girls seem to make the same mistakes over and over and not learn from them.- About the young actresses
53. My mom says if I grew up right now, I would have been one of the good girls.
54. It's such a horrific situation that I don't even know what to say. I just have kind of tried to tune it out. I totally understand that it's newsworthy, but it just seems so tragic to me. I mean, Lindsay's dad giving a press conference at the end was just like, 'Oh, my God.' I've been acting for 29 years. My parents have never given a press conference, ever. It all seems so exploitative.- On Lindsay Lohan
55. When she was in her 20's, she had the vial of blood and the knives and everything. You were like, 'Okay, she's brilliant, she's talented, she's stunning, but what about the weird stuff?' Now, you see the progression that she's made as a mature woman. Angelina is an inspiration.- On Angelina Jolie
56. These are my looks, whether you like them or not. They work for me. I have a gap in the middle of my teeth. You know how many people wanted to cover that gap? "My parents are like, "Don't ever do that! That's what makes you different! I was raised to have a lot of confidence and believe in myself.- On the plastic surgery accusations
57. I want fans to walk away with love in their hearts for Brenda.- On the 90210 spin off
58. I wanted to drive the Corvette so badly. We took it and I went too fast and hit this bump and it bottomed out. Ian was so sweet he took the blame for it.”- She was desperate to drive the Corvette that co-star Ian Ziering’s character Steve Sanders drove in the 1990s teen show - but when he finally said yes, she crashed it.
59. I had no idea it was a strip club! They told me it was a restaurant or club, so I was kind of in shock.- On attending the grand opening of Sapphire Gentleman's Club in NYC on April 27th, 2009.
60. My audition was horrible. I actually remember walking out and saying: “I lost that job. I blew it.” And the casting director came out and sort of winked at me and said, “I wouldn’t count yourself out yet, kiddo.” And I was like, “O.K., whatever".- On her Beverly Hills, 90210 audition.
61. They asked me to do a lot more, (But) I'm in the middle of pitching a show, (so) I couldn't commit to more than (I did.)- On the 90210 spin off
62. You know I'm no stranger to gossip, When my friends and I want to stay in the know, we play Predicto, the fastest-growing mobile game.- On Predicto™ Mobile
63. My father, on Christmas, had a massive stroke, He's had eight heart attacks, quintuple bypass heart surgeries and dialysis. [He's in] really bad health. He got really excited about 'Dancing With the Stars' and wanted me to do it.- On why she did DWTS
64. I think that dancing isn't really my thing, I'm an actor and it's what I love to do. I did this for my dad and I did exactly what I wanted. And I think it's fate, my partner is hurt.- On being eliminated from DWTS
65. We had one last-ditch effort - it was dialysis, which was a lot of money. My dog has cost me 40 grand.- On Roamy, her German shepherd dog who died after a long battle with illness on 22 April 2009. Roamy was a stray she found roaming near her home and she admits the pet was "attached" to her "at all times".
66. This movie is for my brother and his children.- On the movie, 'Growing the big one'
67. A bad girl is someone who lacks compassion, who doesn't take other people's feelings into account when she does what she does. The book is very personal. There are a lot of stories in there I've never shared, real and personal stories about stuff I've done, but it's not all serious. A lot of it is tongue-in-cheek.- Talking about her book
68. We’re hard on ourselves. The world is hard on us. And we just become hard. There’s something to be said for resilience. - On coping with negative media attention
69. Everyone has the opportunity to learn from their mistakes.
70. My boyfriend is a pilot and we were up in the air, he was flying going from Napa to Palm Springs and we had so much turbulence it was beyond scary. I was... tears pouring down my face, I thought that we were gonna die, it was gonna tip over, it was rocking, I had that moment where I turned and I went, ‘He’s gonna have a heart attack, cos he was like sweating and I’m gonna be up in the air and just because he dies why should I die, I should learn how to fly. At least I could land and possibly get him to the hospital in time'.
71. I loved the episodes of “Charmed” that I directed. My favorite was the last one I directed, which was also the last one I was in. I remember we had this brand new 80 foot crane. John Woo was the only other person to have used it, and I loooove John Woo. So I took the budget to Mr. Spelling and said, “if anything on this equipment list is over budget, I’ll pay out of pocket.” I just wanted to make my last episode phenomenal. And then I came in under budget.
ABOUT THE WEBSITE:
72. Sometimes I'll go on and I'll visit Web sites. There's one really great site -- out of 10,000 I found one that's really nice!- On www.Shannen-Doherty.net
73. I contacted Dianna so that I could post on this site, to say thank you to all of you for your constant support. Its means a lot to me.
74. It’s nice to go on line once in a while and actually read nice things.
75. They’re awesome!- On the members
76. I love the site and come on it a lot to see what you all have to say. Its important to me to know how you feel and think.- The guestbook
77. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I love you all for it.- To the Members
78. I would just like to say that Dianna is indeed, from what I can tell, a very honest person. She would not lie. - To Dianna
79. You inspired me.- To Kristin
80. I noticed a lot of you defended me on the “North Shore" Message Board and I want to say THANK YOU!!! It means so much to me. It is very hard to read hateful things about myself and it helps when there are few nice posts.
81. WOW!! You guys were amazing on the “North Shore" Message Board. Thank you so much. You all did make happy and proud! You guys are the best and I love you all so much.