Cecily Strong

"I've learned that vulnerability is not a weakness, it's a superpower."

"The best response to criticism is to keep creating anyway."

"Comedy helps us process pain in a way that other things can't."

"I believe in the power of storytelling to change the world."

"The ability to find humor in adversity is a form of resilience."

"You can't make art if you're worried about making mistakes."

"Comedy is democracy - everyone gets a voice, and we all laugh together."

"I think the most important thing is to stay curious about the world."

"The best moments are when the audience and performer are in sync."

"Art should ask questions, not necessarily provide answers."

"I've learned that timing is everything in comedy and in life."

"Creativity requires courage, especially in a world that values conformity."

"The funniest people are usually the ones who've suffered the most."

"I think we all have stories worth telling, if we're brave enough to tell them."

"Comedy is a way of saying yes to life, even when life is hard."

"The most meaningful art comes from a place of genuine feeling."

"I believe in the transformative power of laughter and connection."

"You have to be willing to fail publicly to succeed privately."

"Comedy requires you to see the world from multiple perspectives."

"The best sketches are the ones that stay with you long after they're over."

"I've learned that authenticity is the most valuable currency a performer has."

"Art and comedy are acts of resistance against a world that wants you to be quiet."

"The ability to be funny is a gift that comes with responsibility."

"I think the purpose of comedy is to bring people together."

"Creativity is what happens when you stop trying to be normal."

"The best comedy is the comedy that makes you laugh and then makes you think."

"I believe in the power of humor to heal and to harm, and I choose to heal."

"You can't create anything meaningful if you're not willing to be brave."

"Comedy is about finding the truth in the ridiculous."

"I think the world needs more people who are willing to be vulnerable in public."