Quotes By Lily Tomlin

But there are too many people that make so much money at the cost of lives of other humans and for no reason but to make the money.

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

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.

I've always wanted to be somebody, but I see now I should have been more specific.

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

Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.

What is reality, anyway? Just a collective hunch.

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.

What I appreciate is acknowledging to the audience that I think they have brains.

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

Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet?

No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.

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

Remember we're all in this alone.

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.

I worry that the person who thought up Muzak may be thinking up something else.