Leighton Meester Quotes

If you get a wrinkle, I don't feel that's indicative of your losing ground. That's ridiculous.

I'm not really a partier, in general. I've definitely learned that that's probably the least interesting thing you can do with your time.

I love live music and I love to see people's faces when I'm performing.

People are pretty respectful for the most part.

I just go at my own pace and I like control of the TV and I like to decide when I take a shower and wash the dishes and stuff like that. So I don't know who would want to live with me to be honest!

I never wear makeup when I'm not at work. It can make you forget what you look like, and I've grown to really love the way I look without it.

I'm not sure I ever want to get married.

I've been so blessed to work with the people I have.

I remember looking through magazines or watching movies even just a couple of years ago and being like, 'I really want to be part of that,' but not realizing what that was.

Figure out what works for you and what doesn't.

Don’t try to be anything but yourself, and find success as yourself. Otherwise, you won’t be happy.

I don't want fame. I want to grow as an actor and a person while having my family and my life.

There's no sense in trying to be or look like anyone other than yourself.

The only person pressuring me is myself.

When you see how you react when you suffer that's when you know what you are made of.

I'm a grown woman and sometimes, I might be a little fat, you know? Am I alone there? Not really.

You can take what is handed to you and use it as an excuse to mess up. But I've always handled what was given to me by life. I consider myself lucky. I was never lied to. And I was loved.

I’m not trying to satisfy anybody but myself and the role that I’m playing.

When I don't have to be at work, I want to be the real me - the comfortable me!

I watched a lot of TV, and it clicked one day that these people were acting. It sounded like the most fun thing ever.

I love New York. You're never alone, but you're always on your own.

I'm trying to think of what I'm ashamed of. But, damn, I don't really have any shame.

I do so much work that I don't have a lot of time for my life!

In this world, everyone wants to know everything about you, and I think that's funny.

I want an identity outside of my work.

I haven't ever really relied on relationships with guys. They come around and it's cool, but it's never been a big thing. I guess I've just been really distracted by work.

Guys who are unavailable are actually a dream come true for me because I'm unavailable all the time. It's great they're not down your throat.

I feel more mature than most people my age.

I really like to be able to have variety and to try different things - that's the beauty of fashion.

I've been through a lot as far as love.

I couldn't relate to kid stuff. 'Jimmy doesn't like me!' Who cares? I was worried we didn't have gas money or food. Those were my concerns.

I don't know if it'd be any time soon but I'd really like to work on a collaboration with somebody - I always have ideas for stuff like that.

When I do get free time, I spend a lot of it at home with my family and my close friends and I think that's what keeps me happy, healthy, grounded, and totally in check.

Wearing a real corset doesn't make you look thin! It just makes you look like you're going to pass out! Also it doesn't actually shape your body in any positive way.

I'm excited to start a new chapter in my life.

You know how you're supposed to choose between playing up your eyes or your lips? I always choose lips. I love the drama.

I grew up reading 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Pride and Prejudice' - girly kind of books.

I get inspiration everywhere - by my friends, my family, and mostly love.

I might play a lot of dramatic roles, but I'm really sort of silly.