Cecily Strong

"Comedy is about finding the truth in uncomfortable situations."

"You can't control how people react to you, but you can control how you show up."

"Being different is an advantage, not something to hide."

"I think it's important to question authority, especially when authority is being ridiculous."

"The best performances happen when you stop thinking and start feeling."

"You have to embrace the chaos of live performance."

"Comedy is a way of processing the world when it doesn't make sense."

"I learned that being prepared allows you the freedom to be spontaneous."

"Vulnerability in performance is actually where your power lives."

"The moments that scare you most are often the ones worth pursuing."

"I think women's voices need to be heard in comedy more than ever."

"You can't be authentic if you're worried about what everyone thinks."

"The best comedy punches up, not down."

"I believe in the power of satire to illuminate truth."

"Change is uncomfortable, but stagnation is worse."

"You have to find joy in the work itself, not just the outcome."

"Comedy requires you to take risks and fail publicly sometimes."

"The most important thing is to be kind, even when you're being funny."

"I think laughter is one of the most honest human responses."

"You have to do the work when nobody's watching."

"Being on live television taught me that pressure can be a gift."

"I've learned that the best comedy comes from specificity, not generalization."

"You can't force authenticity; it has to come naturally."

"The world needs more laughter and less judgment."

"I think it's crucial to stay curious about the world around you."

"Comedy is a conversation between the performer and the audience."

"You have to be willing to be the butt of your own joke."

"I believe that humor can be a tool for social change."

"The best comedy is rooted in empathy."

"You learn more from failure than from success."