Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)

Deny, Deny, Deny (2005)

Ellen Pompeo: Dr. Meredith Grey

Quotes 

• Dr. Meredith Grey : The key to surviving a surgical internship is denial. We deny that we're tired, we deny we are scared, we deny how badly we want to succeed, and most importantly we deny that we are in denial. We only see what we want to see, and believe what we want to believe, and it works. We lie to ourselves so much that after awhile the lies start to seem like the truth. We deny so much that we can't recognize the truth right in front of our faces.

• Dr. Meredith Grey : Sooner or later, we have to put aside our denial and face the world, guns blazing. Denial: it's not just a river in Egypt. It's a freaking ocean. So how do you keep from drowning in it?

• Dr. Meredith Grey : Mom? Mommy?

  Ellis Grey : Meredith? You grew up!

  Dr. Meredith Grey : I did.

  Ellis Grey : It's a shame. It sucks being a grown up, but the carousel never stops turning. You can't get off.

• Helen Rubenstein : I keep telling her there's more to life than surgery and career.

  Dr. Cristina Yang : [Irritated]  Mother... Go bolster something.

  Dr. Miranda Bailey : Look I need you to relax, shut up, and get better. You're a patient this week so you can be a doctor next week. Understand?

  Dr. Cristina Yang : [Grabs Meredith]  Mer, MER. You can NOT leave me alone with her... I am flying over the coo-coo's nest here, you have to save me!

  Dr. Meredith Grey : You need time to heal.

  Dr. Cristina Yang : I'm healed... I'M HEALED!