'The One Where My Heart Broke': 11 Quotes From Matthew Perry's Memoir That Make Us Love Him More

News about beloved Friends actor Matthew Perry's demise at the age of 54 has left the world in a state of shock. The legendary sitcom favourite was discovered in a hot tub at a Los Angeles residence, as reported by the authorities, and no evidence of foul play has surfaced. While the cause of the unfortunate passing has yet to be officially determined, the police are actively investigating the matter.

Rising to stardom with his portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends, Perry shared the screen with renowned co-stars such as David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and Lisa Kudrow as the sitcom soared to become one of the most adored and watched TV series of all time.

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Even today, almost three decades since its debut, the show continues to capture the hearts of audiences worldwide. Matthew Perry's depiction of Chandler Bing significantly contributes to this enduring legacy, with his comedic timing and witty quips forming an integral part of the show's timeless appeal.

In a conversation with LA Times earlier this year, Perry had shared how he would like to be remembered, ¡°As a guy who lived life, loved well, lived well, and helped people. That running into me was a good thing, and not something bad.¡±

To honour the legend and the footprints he left behind, here are 11 quotes from Matthew Perry¡¯s memoir ¡®Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing¡¯ that make us love him more¨C

1. "If you spend too much time looking in the rearview mirror, you will crash your car."

2. "Now, all these years later, I¡¯m certain that I got famous so I would not waste my entire life trying to get famous. You have to get famous to know that it¡¯s not the answer. And nobody who is not famous will ever truly believe that."

3. "When someone does something nice for someone else, I see God. But you can¡¯t give away something you don¡¯t have. So, I try to improve myself daily. When those moments come and I am needed, I¡¯ve worked out my s-t, and do what we are all here for, which is simply to help other people."

4. "The man takes the drink, the drink takes all the rest."

5. "And have you ever stood on the water's edge and tried to stop the wave? It goes on regardless of what we do, regardless of how hard we try. The ocean reminds us that we are powerless in comparison."

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6. "You never know where one thing will lead... I guess the lesson is, take every opportunity, because something might come of it."

7. "And if you¡¯re going to blame your parents for the bad stuff, you also have to give them credit for the good stuff. All the good stuff."

8. "Find a friend who¡¯ll quit something with you¡ªyou¡¯ll be amazed what that does for a friendship."

9. "I am me. And that should be enough, it always has been enough. I was the one who didn¡¯t get that. And now I do. I¡¯m an actor, I¡¯m a writer. I¡¯m a person. And a good one at that. I want good things for myself, and others, and I can continue to work for these things. There is a reason I¡¯m still here. And figuring out why is the task that has been put in front of me. And it will be revealed. There is no rush, no desperation. Just the fact that I am here, and I care about people, is the answer."

10. "The creators took each of us out for lunch, too, to get to know us, so they could incorporate some aspects of our real personalities into the show. At my lunch I said two things: one, that even though I considered myself not unattractive, I had terrible luck with women and that my relationships tended toward the disastrous.

And two, that I was not comfortable in any silence at all¡ªI have to break any such moment with a joke. And this became a built-in excuse for Chandler Bing to be funny¡ªperfect for a sitcom¡ªand Chandler wasn¡¯t much good with women, either (as he shouts at Janice as she leaves his apartment, 'I¡¯ve scared ya; I¡¯ve said too much; I¡¯m awkward and hopeless and desperate for love!')."

11. "The path of least resistance is boring, and scars are interesting¡ªthey tell an honest story, and they are proof that a battle was fought, and in my case, hard-won."

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