Quotes by Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

American Comedienne

Lived from: 1939 -

Category: Movie Country: FlagUnited States

Born: 1 september 1939

  • 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.
  • We're all in this alone.

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  • For fast-acting relief try slowing down.
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  • Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past.
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  • I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.
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  • I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.
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  • I have always wanted to be somebody, but I see now I should have been more specific.
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  • If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?
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  • If truth is beauty, then how come no one has their hair done in a library?
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  • Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.
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  • 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.
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  • Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working Americans. It is the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.
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  • No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.
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  • Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.
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  • Reality is the crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.
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  • Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
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  • The best mind altering drug is the truth.
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  • The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a rat.
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  • We are all in this together, by ourselves.
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  • We're all in this alone.
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  • Why is it that when we talk to God we’re said to be praying, but when God talks to us we’re schizophrenic?
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  • Why is it when we talk to God, we're praying, but when God talks to us, we're schizophrenic?
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What are the most famous quotes from Lily Tomlin?

The two most famous quotes from Lily Tomlin are:

  • "For fast-acting relief try slowing down."
  • "Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past."

When did Lily Tomlin live?

Lily Tomlin was born in 1939.