Tina Fey

"The times are changing, but that doesn't mean we have to."

"Ask for what you want."

"Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful."

"I want to be a productive member of society."

"The success of a woman should be measured not by how much she has achieved, but by how authentically she lived her life."

"Feminism is not about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It's about changing how the way the world perceives that strength."

"You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide overthinking it. You have to go down the slide."

"Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion, just telling yourself, 'I'm awesome and always will be.'"

"Do your little thing and do it well. That's all you can really do in this life."

"It takes no time to fall in love but it takes years to know what love is."

"The ladies are always right, which is why I listen to them even when they're wrong."

"Ambition is not a dirty word. It means you want to be good at what you do."

"I want to be around people that do things. I don't want to be around people anymore that judge or talk about what people do."

"You should always go with your gut. That's where your instincts live."

"I don't believe in making mistakes. There are only happy accidents and learning opportunities."

"Lean in, but don't lose yourself in the process."

"The key to good writing is knowing when to delete. Sometimes less is more."

"If you want to be taken seriously, stop apologizing for your presence in the room."

"Comedy is the best way to process the darkness of the world."

"Surround yourself with people who make you laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter."

"There's power in knowing what you don't know, and asking for help."

"Dream bigger than your circumstances and work harder than your excuses."

"The most creative ideas come from the people who aren't afraid to look foolish."

"You have to care about the work itself, not about who's watching or judging."

"Age is no barrier to starting something new. It's just a number that gives you perspective."

"The best revenge is writing good comedy about your enemies."

"Don't wait for permission to be excellent at what you do."

"Vulnerability is not weakness. It's the most honest thing you can offer people."

"I believe that the internet is going to change everything. For better or worse, probably both."

"Perfectionism is just another form of procrastination in disguise."