Quotes By Lily Tomlin

Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.

Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.

It's my belief we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.

I guess that's one of the reasons that you do it - work all the time - because it's sort of a high to find something that really works.

Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?

Creating characters is just another way to express a type and put that type to use.

Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.

If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?

I mean yes to act out something or take chances in the performance is one thing. But in terms of a camera, whatever's captured is captured so that's a little more daunting.

Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed.

I especially love 'Web Therapy' and I did 'Eastbound and Down' too. I had a lot of fun doing that.

For fast-acting relief try slowing down.

I guess if people couldn't profit from war I don't think there would be war.

Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.

Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.