That was something that I learned: It's actually okay if the way that I do my best is when I'm treated well. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes learn treat
I do think that character types trend. As a female comedian, the parts that come my way are often terrible women. Jenny Slate charactercomedianfemale Change image and share on social
When I was growing up, I was so fascinated by Mel Blanc and all of the different voices that he did for 'Looney Tunes' and watching Robin Williams record voice-over for the genie in 'Aladdin.' It always seemed to be a major honor - something you have to earn. Like people trust you when they want to have you there without seeing you. Jenny Slate aladdinblancearn share on social
I grew up idolizing Madeline Kahn and Lily Tomlin and Carol Burnett, Ruth Gordon, Rosalind Russell, Amy Irving, women who were stylish and real actresses who did real work and could not be replaced with anyone else. You cannot cast anyone else in Madeline Kahn's roles. Jenny Slate actressamyburnett share on social
If you're nice, if you like yourself, if you treat other people well, you're going to be successful. I guarantee it. Dannel Malloy guaranteenicepeople Change image and share on social
If I'm serious, yes, I'd like to have done what Shakespeare did... to act and write. You learn so much from acting. One of our great writers, Alan Bennett, does both supremely well. When I write a story, I tend to speak it aloud as I'm writing it. Michael Morpurgo actalanaloud share on social