Gilda Radner

Sketch Comedian Canadian 1946 – 1989

SNL pioneer creating memorable characters and political satire sketches.

377 quotes

"It's not about having the time. It's about making the time."
Time
"Beauty is not something you can demand from life, but something you have to create."
Beauty
"The most important audition is the one with yourself."
Life
"Your worth is not measured by your productivity."
Truth
"Never underestimate the power of showing up."
Success
"Life is short. Eat the dessert first."
Happiness
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."
Work
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
Change
"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion."
Humor
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your attention."
Friendship
"Everyone has talent, but talent is not enough. You need discipline and persistence."
Perseverance
"I think the most important thing in life is the people you love."
Family
"You are not a burden."
Kindness
"The world needs your weird. Don't hide it."
Courage
"What we think, we become."
Philosophy
"The mark of a good person is how they treat someone who can do them no good."
Kindness
"Happiness is a choice, not a destination."
Happiness
"The only failure is not trying."
Courage
"Your body is a wonderland, treat it with respect."
Health
"Every moment is a fresh beginning."
Hope
"The things we fear most are often the things we need to do most."
Fear
"Life is a series of moments. Choose wisely what you do with them."
Wisdom
"You are stronger than you believe."
Strength
"The world is hard on people. You don't have to be."
Kindness
"Adventure is out there for those brave enough to seek it."
Adventure
"Music is the language the heart speaks."
Music
"You don't have to be perfect to be worthy."
"The truth is often funny, if you're brave enough to tell it."
Truth
"Solitude is not loneliness."
Solitude
"Life's greatest lessons come from our greatest struggles."
Wisdom