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Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress and comedian. Tomlin started her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning her career to acting across stage and screen. In a career spanning more than fifty years, Tomlin has received numerous accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and a nomination for an Academy Award. She was also awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017.

Quotes from Lily Tomlin

After all, in private we’re all misfits.

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Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.

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

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Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's 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's almost impossible to keep up.

If truth is beauty, how come no one has her hair done in a library?

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No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.

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

Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.

Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other 2 percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.

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

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

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

I personally think we developed language because of our deep need to complain.

We're all in this alone.

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