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
I always sold other peoples' fashions, so I wore jeans and t-shirts, and I put on what they needed to sell, and I'd sell it. So as far a nurturing my own style, it took me quite a long time to do it. Brooke Shields fashionjeanlong Change image and share on social
At Princeton I gained a great deal of pleasure from success in my classes. knowing that I could accomplish those things, and I realized that my success was directly proportionate to the work I put in. Brooke Shields accomplishclassdeal 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
Everybody says, 'When you have kids, you really get away from yourself.' But really, it's the most selfish thing I've ever done. It's like, Okay, I'm going to create unconditional love for myself, and I'm going to need it and want it and ask for it every day, and I'm going to get it. Brooke Shields createdayhave share on social
What Tupperware has stood for all these years is the independence of women, allowing women to work from home, earn a living - and that what this Boys & Girls Clubs of America program, the SMART Girls program, is about. Brooke Shields allowamericaboy 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
I always feel like the odd mom out, because trust me when I tell you I'm on my girls. And every time I am, I know from the outside it looks like I'm an overbearing, controlling parent. But I don't think we have any responsibility to anybody else but our kids and ourselves. Brooke Shields controlfeelgirl share on social
I hope this will help new moms not feel alone or desperate, and that there is no shame in their feelings. PPD is out of their control, but the treatment and healing process is not. Brooke Shields controldesperatefeel Change image and share on social
I don't like to leave my children for long periods of time. It's made me more picky about roles that are close, especially on television. Brooke Shields childcloseleave Change image and share on social