38 Quotes & Sayings By Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, singer, and television host. She made her film debut in 1970 with the comedy "Laugh-In". She gained recognition for portraying Ernestine "Ernie" Harring in the sitcom "All in the Family", for which she won two Emmy Awards. Her other notable television roles include starring roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", "Rhoda", and "The Golden Girls".

The trouble with being in the rat race is that...
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The trouble with being in the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. Lily Tomlin
I said
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I said "Somebody should do something about that." Then I realized I am somebody. Lily Tomlin
When I was growing up I always wanted to be...
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When I was growing up I always wanted to be someone. Now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin
Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.
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Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain. Lily Tomlin
Lady, I do not make up things. That is lies....
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Lady, I do not make up things. That is lies. Lies are not true. But the truth could be made up if yo know how. And that's the truth. Lily Tomlin
The road to success is always under construction
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The road to success is always under construction Lily Tomlin
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Just remember, we're all in this alone. Lily Tomlin
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We have reason to believe that man first walked upright to free his hands for masturbation. Lily Tomlin
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To me, 'sexual freedom' means freedom from having to have sex. Lily Tomlin
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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? Lily Tomlin
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For fast-acting relief try slowing down. Lily Tomlin
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I have always wanted to be somebody but I see now I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin
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The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a rat. Lily Tomlin
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We're all in this together - by ourselves. Lily Tomlin
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If love is the answer could you please rephrase the question? Lily Tomlin
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If love is the answer could you rephrase the question? Lily Tomlin
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Why is it when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic? Lily Tomlin
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For fast-acting relief try slowing down. Lily Tomlin
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We're all in this together ... alone. Lily Tomlin
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There will be sex after death we just won't be able to feel it. Lily Tomlin
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Why is it when we talk to God we are said to be praying and when God talks to us we're said to be schizophrenic? Lily Tomlin
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If I had known what it would be like to have it all I might have been willing to settle for less. Lily Tomlin
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I've always wanted to be somebody but I see now I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin
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Don't be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed. Lily Tomlin
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I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. Lily Tomlin
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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
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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
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The best mind-altering drug is the truth. Lily Tomlin
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If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library? Lily Tomlin
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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. Lily Tomlin
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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
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If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question? Lily Tomlin
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Sometimes I feel like a figment of my own imagination. Lily Tomlin
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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. Lily Tomlin
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Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world. Lily Tomlin
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Remember we're all in this alone. Lily Tomlin
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The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. Lily Tomlin