Carol Burnett Quotes
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I had always been quiet and studious in school. I was the high school editor of the newspaper.
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Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own.
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I'm so happy with what has happened in my life.
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But I don't begrudge anybody, because I know how hard it is to have that dream and to make it happen, whether or not it's just to put a roof over your head and food on the table.
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It's not a bad thing to be able to do many things onstage. If you're an entertainer, you should be able to entertain. I'm proud to say that I'm not a one-trick pony.
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I love 'Modern Family.' And I love 'Glee' - the singing, the music - Jane Lynch just kills me.
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We all get where we're going by circuitous journeys, and some of the setbacks are warranted.
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When I was in college at UCLA, I took a playwriting course. I was all set to be a writer. But I had to take this acting class as a theater arts major. I had to do this scene in a one-act comedy. I just said this line, and then... this laugh happened. I thought, 'Whoa. This is a really good feeling. What have I been missing?'
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I'm not always optimistic. You wouldn't have all cylinders cooking if you were always like Mary Poppins.
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Jimmy Stewart and Lucille Ball were so unique.
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My interesting diet tips are eat early and don't nosh between meals. I mean, I can pack it away.
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Edgy is fine - I'm not a prude by any stretch of the imagination - but what's wrong with a good ol' belly laugh? I miss that.
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Adolescence is just one big walking pimple.
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I love audiences.
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I was raised going to the movies with my grandmother as a kid. And then I'd come home, and my best friend and I would act out the films that we saw.
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When things are a disappointment, try not to be so discouraged.
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I love to write. I have always loved writing. That was my first love.
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I'm into 'House of Cards.' 'Breaking Bad' - my God, did I binge on that!
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When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.
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I do the 'New York Times' crossword puzzle every morning to keep the old grey matter ticking.