Lily Tomlin Quotes

Lily Tomlin — American Actress born on September 01, 1939,

Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer and producer... (wikipedia)

Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed.

I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.

I grew up in a time when women didn't really do comedy. You had to be homely, overweight, an old maid, all that. You had to play a stereotype, because very attractive women were not supposed to be funny - because it's powerful; it's a threat.

Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.

If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?

Lily Tomlin Quotes

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