Meg Ryan’s insightful thoughts

RYAN. “Stars are just people with the same weaknesses and flaws.” photo: aceshowbiz.com

Meg Ryan became famous for her portrayals in popular romantic comedies. Her insightful thoughts about life and its many challenges:

On living a busy life: “You don’t know how fast you’re going until you stop for a minute and realize how hectic life is—and how easily distracted you can get!”

On idolizing celebrities: “Stars are just people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols.”

On motherhood: “Motherhood has changed me, because it brings out what’s fundamental about taking care of another person—and what you’re able to do, even though it takes a lot!”

On her identity: “Acting is what I do—not what I solely define myself as.”

On finding more meaning in one’s existence: “There’s an ongoing effort by people to get a better perspective, by trying to let go of things that limit their capacity to love and be loved—and their capacity to talk and listen!”