Lily Tomlin

"What does it mean to be truly alive? To wake up to what's really happening."

"I always wonder about those people who say they are thinking of change but not taking action."

"The capacity for self-deception in human beings is vast."

"Respect yourself and others will respect you."

"Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable."

"I believe in science. I accept that evolution is real."

"We are all here on Earth to help others. What are the others here for?"

"The way to a man's heart is through his stomach, unless you're a cardiologist."

"When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go."

"Things are changing so fast that if you want to know what's happening now, you have to read the newspapers."

"I want to give meaning to my life without having to work here."

"History is a set of lies agreed upon."

"We are living in an age of distraction and confusion."

"Don't call me an icon. Call me outstanding in my field."

"I grew up in Detroit. I stayed up all night watching the riots unfold."

"Music is the universal language that transcends all boundaries."

"Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting."

"The only way to make sense of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge."

"I believe that one's life is determined more by the attitude of the heart than by circumstances."

"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised."

"The difference between a job and a career is passion."

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and sings it back to you."

"There's a part of me that is forever young and foolish."

"You can't be wise and in love at the same time."

"Imagination is the beginning of creation."

"The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you."

"We spend most of our time communicating about communication."

"If you have only enough time to smile but not to laugh, smile anyway."

"The secret to getting ahead is getting started."