Whatever you want to do with your life, you really got to want it. And if you want it, and you work hard, it will happen. Cristela Alonzo happenhardlife Change image and share on social
I couldn't afford therapy, so I just watched 'Frasier.' Season 4 was a breakthrough. Cristela Alonzo affordbreakthroughfrasier Change image and share on social
I always knew, even as a kid, that my mom had a really rough life, and I always wanted to make her feel happy and to make her feel good. Cristela Alonzo feelgoodhappy Change image and share on social
Looking back, I remember my family laughing a lot. We were never the kind of people that dwelled on hard times. My family laughs when things are tough. Growing up like that, I got used to making jokes about things that were difficult. So when I started doing stand-up, that's what I went towards. Cristela Alonzo backdifficultdwell share on social
I understand a lot of celebrities lose weight because they have the opportunity to get in shape and become healthier, but when you get so polished, you can't tell the story of a blue-collar family anymore. Cristela Alonzo anymorebluecelebrity share on social
My mom ending up passing away, and I got really depressed and didn't have money for therapy, and so I started doing standup to cope with my mom's death. Cristela Alonzo copedeathdepress Change image and share on social
That's what makes a good show. It doesn't target one group. It tells a story everyone gets. Cristela Alonzo goodgroupmake Change image and share on social
My favorite movie is 'Die Hard.' It doesn't have pinatas and mariachis. It's just a good movie. Cristela Alonzo diefavoritegood Change image and share on social
It might sound dramatic and a little grandiose, but as a Latina, I would like to be someone that gives a voice to my culture. Cristela Alonzo culturedramaticgrandiose Change image and share on social
My family doesn't understand trying to chase your dreams because they were all about survival. Cristela Alonzo chasedreamfamily Change image and share on social