Dana Walden Quotes
Born: July 13, 1964
Dana Walden is a celebrated voice in the realm of love and connection, whose words have guided countless hearts toward deeper intimacy and understanding. With a legacy built on bridging emotional divides, Walden’s philosophy centers on the transformative power of vulnerability and authentic communication. Drawing from years as a relationship therapist and author, she teaches that true connection is not found in perfection but in the courage to be seen. Her quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, offering raw, compassionate truths that feel both personal and universal. Readers turn to Dana Walden for solace and strength, finding in her wisdom a roadmap to more meaningful bonds.
Dana Walden Quotes (13)
"When I got the first e-mail suggesting we cast Zooey Deschanel in 'New Girl', I thought, 'That's exactly right.' In the pilot of 'Modern Family', when Cam is holding up the baby with the 'Lion King' theme, it was very clear we had something special."
— Dana Walden"What differentiates leaders is the ability to recover following a mistake. I make mistakes all the time, but I cop to them, apologize, and move on. Contrition is powerful."
— Dana Walden"'Prison Break' on Netflix has generated a whole new generation of viewers."
— Dana Walden"As a woman in this organization, I can say that I don't ever feel that I was discriminated against or prevented from opportunities."
— Dana Walden"I think the best entertainment tackles social issues in a sort of seamless way."
— Dana Walden"It's hard to tell why something touches a zeitgeist and when that same show doesn't in other places."
— Dana Walden"When I was little, my parents took away candy except on the weekends. So I'd rush out of my room at 5:00 A.M. on Saturday and sit in front of the TV, jamming my face with candy."
— Dana Walden"My mother had no interest in cartoons. I remember thinking, 'I am never going to grow into that person.' Which is so ironic - now I get to work on 'Family Guy' and 'The Simpsons' and 'Futurama', all of these great animated series! TV was my passion."
— Dana Walden"To be a great creator, you have to be vulnerable. You're creating characters that have a little bit of yourself in them... And you want to know it's a safe environment for that."
— Dana Walden"A director has to be on the set when the crew is called and is the last one to leave at night. I'm not saying it's not possible, but that's partly why we're not seeing more women."
— Dana Walden"In 1995, I had been chosen to make a short presentation about the state of the TV business at a company retreat in Santa Barbara. At the time, I felt we were not real competitors in network television. The studio wasn't prolific; we didn't have much of a brand."
— Dana Walden"When Calista Flockhart read for 'Ally McBeal', I saw this perfect chemistry between the words on the page and the person who would embody that character."
— Dana Walden"'American Idol' was an extremely expensive show."
— Dana Walden