Age is just a number. Unless, that is, you live in Hollywood, where there's this notion that if you haven't hit it big by your 20s, you may as well hit the road.
Kate WalshI love to kind of people watch; that's part of what I do as an actor and creative person and sort of step back and watch others.
Kate WalshMy mom, she's a breast cancer survivor and because of that I had started getting mammograms once a year, starting at age 30.
Kate WalshI've been working with Operation Smile for a number of years, and $240 changes and saves, in many cases, saves a child's life. But one of the things I'm super excited about is my partnership with Boston Market this holiday season and we've partnered up not only to help everybody out during the holidays because we know how crazy it gets.
Kate WalshWhen I cook, I mean when I'm working crazy hours I always do Sunday dinner and I'm not afraid to ask for help, whether it's from Boston Market or from my friends to bring a dish ... it's all about community and really connecting.
Kate WalshEven when I lived in Chicago and I didn't have any family there, I would just go like I would be a guest and have dinner with a bunch of friends and do potluck or something. So I think that's it, just finding people that you love that love you and hang out with them.
Kate WalshEverything also calms down with the influx of social media, there's so much happening all the time.
Kate WalshI like to eat right and in moderation, but give myself treats and kind of have everything.
Kate WalshI second-guess myself all the time. I make a decision and then wonder if I made the wrong choice.
Kate WalshI think for Thanksgiving particularly I've always, one of the fun things for me about doing a big dinner is having friends and family so we've always done that, and even through our other holidays like having a mix of friends and family, and if you don't have your family nearby, or it's tough for you, find a friend and go and eat with them.
Kate WalshNo matter what job you do, we all have a much different life than our parents had. My parents' generation had one job and then they retired. Now, people have many different jobs.
Kate WalshI sort of watched everyone go through it on that show ["Grey's Anatomy" ] because I came on later in the first season, so I kind of watched everyone else go through it but really I am so grateful and blessed and feel I have had such a great career and I love that fans love the shows that I do, and so when I get approached I still, I go, "Oh, thank you. That makes me feel good."
Kate WalshI used to skip breakfast, but eating gets my metabolism going, so I burn more calories all day.
Kate WalshPeople always say you can't do a red lip if you have red hair but I've never shied away from it. I think you can absolutely do that. It's more about hair colour and complexion.
Kate WalshI think as much as we're cyber connecting it's really nice to just sit and talk, and have that ritual.
Kate WalshI think a lot of people just aren't aware how young you can be and be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Kate WalshI love cooking but I still always go and sneak a little bit of sides from Boston Market, and it's so good. They're so good.
Kate WalshFor me, my 20s were all about reaching for the brass ring of work in theater, television, and film, surviving in between by waiting tables, painting houses, serving coffee, and temping.
Kate WalshI have a lot to be grateful for. I really do kind of get into the holiday spirit and try to find something to be grateful for anyway but this is the time of year so.
Kate WalshMy very first job was a cashier at Burger King in Tucson, Arizona. And I occasionally worked the drive-thru. I'd go wherever I was needed! My second job was at Dairy Queen. I stayed in the fast food royalty.
Kate WalshI don't need someone with a hot body. He can be fat or overweight and have a belly. It's very much about style and substance and humor, interest, curiosity and really being smart.
Kate WalshSometimes I hope that through osmosis I might get a workout - just by wearing the clothes.
Kate WalshI think it's also different when you're younger, too and your whole life is exposed. You know, it is probably exhausting and a little spiritually depleting, but you just find ways to fill up and do things For me it's simple things.
Kate WalshI feel so lucky that I've been on shows that have been by and large critically acclaimed and that audiences like it.
Kate WalshI drink tons of water. When you're puffy, you think you can't drink water since you feel more bloated and gross but that's what you do to get the toxins out of your system. I put a little lemon in the water bottle that I carry around with me or drink a cup of hot water with lemon. It's a natural diuretic.
Kate Walsh