I grew up in a time when women didn't really do comedy. You had to be homely, overweight, an old maid, all that. You had to play a stereotype, because very attractive women were not supposed to be funny - because it's powerful; it's a threat. - Lily Tomlin 2 Share Now -
Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed. - Lily Tomlin 4 Share Now -
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. - Lily Tomlin 6 Share Now -
Many times I sit back and say, 'I can't believe that this is my life!' Other times, I feel self-satisfied. I mean, there's a lot to be proud and thankful for but, nonetheless, it's just a life! - Lily Tomlin 7 Share Now -
I think my politics are just inclined to be empathetic and humanistic. I grew up with so many different kinds of people with different politics, different religion, no religion, no politics, education, no education, and I was infatuated with all of them. - Lily Tomlin 8 Share Now -
I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. - Lily Tomlin 10 Share Now -
