I went to an ordinary school in New York City with no other actors. I learned to compartmentalise different parts of my life. I was one person at home and then another person at work and for that reason my career didn't challenge my family life. Brooke Shields actorcareerchallenge share on social
Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life. Brooke Shields haveimportantkill Change image and share on social
Don't waste a minute not being happy. If one window closes, run to the next window- or break down a door. Brooke Shields breakclosedoor Change image and share on social
The very damaging, frightening part of postpartum is the lack of perspective and the lack of priority and understanding what is really important. Brooke Shields damagefrightenimportant Change image and share on social
The difficulty of IVF or of any fertility issues is the hope and the shattered hope, the dream that it might happen this time and then it doesn't happen. Brooke Shields difficultydreamfertility Change image and share on social
Love can produce the children, but it has nothing to do with the raising of the children. I grew up thinking, 'Oh, that's it. All I have to do is fall in love.' You may think love will change everything, but it really is different with children. Children don't necessarily bring you together; they challenge you. Brooke Shields bringchallengechange share on social
My mother totally protected me as a model. She took me on every look-see, she was there on the set if I wanted her to be. Brooke Shields modelmotherprotect Change image and share on social
People think of me as a mannequin, all show and no substance. Brooke Shields mannequinpeopleshow Change image and share on social
The older I get, the younger I feel. Growing up, I was always the kid, but I spoke like an adult and was in adult roles. I didn't feel like a kid. The older I get, I actually feel younger! Which is good. I always thought when you get older, you'll want to slow down, but I want to do even more. Brooke Shields adultfeelgood share on social