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9 quotes
American actress, writer and screenwriter (1956–2016)
“Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.”
"I don’t want life to imitate art. I want life to be art."
on Creativity
"Youth and beauty are not accomplishments. They're the temporary happy byproducts of time and/or DNA. Don't hold your breath for either."
on Life
"There is no point at which you can say "Well I'm successful now. I might as well take a nap.""
on Success
"If my life wasn't funny, it would just be true, and that's unacceptable."
on Humor
"There's no room for demons when you're self-possessed."
on Mental Health
"I am always disappointed with someone who loves me - how perfect can he be if he can't see through me?"
on Love
"Instant gratification takes too long."
"It's the most amazing thing to be able to forgive."
on Wisdom
