I'd say any good set or any comedy that I've worked on, that's worked, has been comedians pitching ideas back and forth to each other. A lot of like, 'What if you say this? What about this?' Amy Poehler backcomediancomedy Change image and share on social
I've said this before, that, when you're in school and you're the class clown, men are really good at making fun at other people and women are really good at making fun of themselves. Amy Poehler classclownfun Change image and share on social
It's not communism, it's shouldn't be that everybody gets a try no matter how good or bad they are. It's our profession and our art, so we should eventually strive to be working with the best people. Amy Poehler artbadcommunism Change image and share on social
There's something so romantic about being broke in New York. You gotta do it. You have to live there once without any money, and then you have to live there when you have money. Let me tell you, of the two, the latter is far better. Amy Poehler breakgottalive share on social
When you're doing sketch comedy and you're pregnant, it's like wearing a giant sombrero in every sketch. Amy Poehler comedygiantpregnant Change image and share on social
The earlier you learn that you should focus on what you have, and not obsess about what you don't have, the happier you will be. Amy Poehler earlyfocushappy Change image and share on social
So, if you're doing good longform with talented people than you can step out and you can be the president or a construction worker and people accept that. It's really the roles you give yourself. Amy Poehler acceptconstructiongive Change image and share on social
I used to get my hair dyed at a place called Big Hair. It cost $15. They just used straight bleach, so my hair was the color of white lined paper, and my eyebrows looked like they were done with a thick black marker. Amy Poehler bigblackbleach share on social
I've always dreamed of growing up to be Amy Poehler. Amy Poehler amydreamgrow Change image and share on social
As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. Amy Poehler challengechangecollaboration share on social
