I have two books that were published quite some time ago. I start to read about three sentences. I have to close it. I am so self-conscious. Who did I think I was? Patty Duke agobookclose Change image and share on social
I'm surviving a life-threatening illness. Many do not, such as those without celebrity and fortune who have to depend on the public healthcare system. Patty Duke celebritydependfortune Change image and share on social
I joke around a lot about the manic times because they're funny. We manics do outrageous things and it is part of our colorful nature. Patty Duke colorfulfunnyjoke Change image and share on social
As much as I loathe this aging thing, I'm beginning to recognize that I am now a healthier person in terms of self-worth and knowing who I am and where I fit in the world. That's been a good trade-off for the wrinkles. Patty Duke agingbeginfit share on social
I believe that all the important people in my life prior to 1982 were victimized by my illness. Patty Duke illnessimportantlife Change image and share on social
We have developed this unbelievable ability to deny. We have to. If we didn't, we'd go crazy. Patty Duke abilitycrazydeny Change image and share on social
When I'm 80 and sitting in a rocking chair listening to the Rolling Stones, there is absolutely no way I'm going to feel old or forget my younger days. Patty Duke absolutelychairday Change image and share on social
It's not a giant thrill to hear someone give you the label 'manic-depressive,' but to me I was so relieved. What I was suffering from had a name and could be treated. Patty Duke depressivegiantgive Change image and share on social
Human beings have speculated about the relationship between inspiration and insanity for centuries. Patty Duke beingcenturyhuman Change image and share on social
