Gilda Radner quotes

Gilda Radner was an American comedian and actress, best known as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live. Her sharp wit and memorable characters made her a beloved figure in comedy. She remains an inspiration for generations of performers and comedians. Here are 22 of her quotes:

While we have the gift of life, it seems to me that only tragedy is to allow part of us to die - whether it is our spirit, our creativity, or our glorious uniqueness. (Gilda Radner)
I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn't itch. View quote
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I can always be distracted by love, but eventually I get horny for my creativity. View quote
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Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next. View quote
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There is no real security except for whatever you build inside yourself. View quote
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Dreams are like paper, they tear so easily. View quote
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I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. View quote
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I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships. View quote
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The goal is to live a full, productive life even with all that ambiguity. No matter what happens, whether the cancer never flares up again or whether you die, the important thing is that the days that you have had you will have lived. View quote
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I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive. View quote
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It is so hard for us little human beings to accept this deal that we get. It's really crazy, isn't it? We get to live, then we have to die. What we put into every moment is all we have... What spirit human beings have! It is a pretty cheesy deal-all the pleasures of life, and then death. (Gilda Radner)
I think clothes should make you feel safe. I like clothes you want to go to sleep in. I sometimes stand in front of a mirror and change a million times because I know I really want to wear my nightgown. View quote
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You feel completely in control when you hear a wave of laughter coming back at you that you have caused. View quote
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I would say that Lucy, 'I Love Lucy,' she was my idol. View quote
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Adopted kids are such a pain - you have to teach them how to look like you. View quote
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Comedy is very controlling - you are making people laugh. View quote
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I grew up in front of a television. I guess I'll grow old inside of one. View quote
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It's always something. View quote
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Some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. View quote
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Fame changes a lot of things, but it can't change a lightbulb. View quote
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Having cancer gave me membership in an elite club I'd rather not belong to. (Gilda Radner)
I'm not really an impersonator. View quote
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Gilda Radner

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: June 28, 1946
Died: May 20, 1989
Quotes count: 22
Wikipedia: Gilda Radner

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