Melina Kanakaredes Quotations

My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.

When you're the lead actor in a drama, you have 2 1/2 months at the end of a season to do other projects, and everything has to get done in that time.

It's a wonderful time when you sit down around the table for dinner and discuss life. No matter where you are, it gives the semblance of normalcy to my crazy world.

People do not realize that Alzheimer's is not old age. It is a progressive and fatal disease, and staggering amounts of people develop Alzheimer's every day.

Don't be embarrassed of who you are, they're gonna judge you no matter what you do.

Ultimately, my greatest achievement is maintaining my career while sustaining a happy marriage and kids.

When youre the lead actor in a drama, you have 2 1/2 months at the end of a season to do other projects, and everything has to get done in that time.

If you keep changing for every person who tells you to, then who's going to be left? Why get the success and be somebody else?

As the lead actor, you naturally get involved with a show.

My grandfather always told me, You know youre American first, but youre a Greek-American, which makes you a better American. It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.

You gotta think positive, you know. Make the obstacles opportunities. Thats my philosophy.

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