Shelley Fabares Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“One can't change one's life experience, but even if I could, I wouldn't change it because of all the wonderful things that have happened to me.”

“There is a bedrock decency to people in the Midwest. They are thoughtful and ready to help you if something needs to be done.”

“I didn't have a dysfunctional childhood or young adulthood, but I was somebody who was very much raised to do what other people told me to do as a person.”

“I think the years on 'The Donna Reed Show,' the years from 14 to 19, were so incredibly important. Donna Reed was simply an extraordinary woman, a woman of great strength, kindness, integrity and compassion. I am not trying to make her sound like a saint, but she had the most profound influence on me. I carry her with me today.”

“The chances of a child coming through as I did... the world is too hard. On the other hand, I would always encourage children of mine if they wanted to be in school plays and dance and sing. But I wouldn't put them to work.”