Portia de Rossi Quotes

I was very sexual from a very young age.
Portia de Rossi

Age, Young, Sexual

I've had so many interviews where the last question is, Are you gay? I had to find very creative ways to say that I was gay, but that I wasn't going to talk about it.
Portia de Rossi

Gay, Find, Talk

If I was 14 and knew some gay people, I wouldn't nearly have had the struggle I had. Our world is definitely changing.
Portia de Rossi

Struggle, Gay, Knew

It sounds so trite, but my private life is mine.
Portia de Rossi

Life, Mine, Private

Just look at all the awards shows now. It has turned into a catwalk. You have to be wearing a certain designer, a certain dress, and everyone's critiquing.
Portia de Rossi

Everyone, Shows, Dress

People might find me attractive, but it's also my job to prove that I can be intelligent.
Portia de Rossi

Job, Find, Might

Supermodels are over, and the new picture girl has become the television actress.
Portia de Rossi

Girl, Become, Picture

We must be able to inspire. That's my goal in acting.
Portia de Rossi

Goal, Acting, Able

When I was 15, I changed my name legally. I think it was largely due to my struggle about being gay. Everything just didn't fit, and I was trying to find things I could identify myself with, and it started with my name.
Portia de Rossi

Struggle, Gay, Everything

When I watched Ellen come out in '97, my jaw was on the floor. I thought, There are some people who break the doors down, hold them open, and some people who walk right through.
Portia de Rossi

Down, Through, Thought

When you have the paparazzi hiding in the bushes outside your home, the only thing you can control is how you respond publicly.
Portia de Rossi

Home, Control, Outside

You live with the fear people might find out. Then you actually have the courage to tell people and they go, I don't think you are gay. It's enough to drive you crazy.
Portia de Rossi

Courage, Fear, Crazy

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Biography

Nationality: Australian

Born: January 31, 1973

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