Cecily Strong

Sketch Comedian American Born 1984 (age 42)

SNL cast member known for political satire and absurdist characters.

433 quotes

"I think it's important to use whatever platform you have responsibly."
Leadership
"Comedy requires courage because you're putting yourself out there."
Courage
"The truth is funnier than anything you could make up."
Humor
"I've learned that persistence matters more than talent."
Perseverance
"You have to believe in yourself even when nobody else does."
"Comedy is a reflection of the times we live in."
Art
"The best moments in comedy are unexpected."
"I think you have to respect your audience's intelligence."
"Change your perspective and you change your experience."
Wisdom
"Comedy requires you to be observant and present."
"The power of comedy is that it makes people feel seen."
"I believe that humor is a form of survival."
Strength
"You can't be afraid to be weird if you want to be interesting."
"Comedy is about finding the humanity in every situation."
"I think the world is better when people can laugh together."
"You have to trust your instincts, even when they seem unconventional."
"The best comedy connects people through shared experience."
Relationships
"I've learned that authenticity is more attractive than perfection."
Truth
"Comedy is a way of saying what needs to be said in a way people can hear it."
"You have to be willing to go to uncomfortable places to find something real."
Courage
"I think laughter is a form of resistance."
"The best performances come from a place of genuine curiosity about people."
"You can't control the outcome, only your effort and attitude."
Perseverance
"Comedy reminds us that we're all in this together."
"I believe that being true to yourself is more important than being liked."
"The moment you stop caring what people think is when you become free."
Freedom
"Comedy is about observation and honesty in equal measure."
Art
"I think it's important to laugh at yourself before others do."
"You have to be brave enough to be vulnerable on stage."
Courage
"The best jokes are the ones that make you think."
Wisdom