Quotes By Lily Tomlin

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.

Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.

You know being relevant or coming up with something interesting, funny to say about what's current is just as hard as it might ever be depending on the serendipity of it all.

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

I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.

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.

I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.

What if it's boring - or if it's not boring, it might be too revealing, or worse, it might be too revealing and still be boring.

If I had known what it would be like to have it all - I might have been willing to settle for less.

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.

The road to success is always under construction.

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

If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?