Brains don't really smell, but what's amazing about the brain is that it's almost like scrambled eggs or soft tofu, almost like a gel. The brain controls so much of what we do, but you could put your finger right through it.

— Ellen Pompeo

Happiness is not that easy to achieve, but having a handsome husband, a beautiful baby, and a great job helps.

— Ellen Pompeo

I don't find acting to be a particularly noble way to make a living. I'm not saving anybody's life, I'm not a teacher, I'm not working for UNICEF. Furthermore, I don't think I'm some big deal.

— Ellen Pompeo

There's a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male characters are flawed, they're interesting, deep and complex. But when female characters are flawed, they're just a mess. It's good to put more flawed but interesting female characters out there because it promotes equality.

— Ellen Pompeo