There is something to grace and deportment, but you determine that for yourself. That's something you own. Jenny Slate deportmentdeterminegrace Change image and share on social
It makes a lot of sense to me that I would be a cartoon. I feel like a cartoon as a person. I really, really do. Jenny Slate cartoonfeellot Change image and share on social
I couldn't wait to be an adult woman, and I'm glad I felt that way as a kid because, when I grew up, I realised I live in a world where the female form is really disrespected, and society is often trying to wrestle the female form into a shape that looks more like a young boy. Jenny Slate adultboydisrespect share on social
I don't have any horror stories of trying to start as a comedian and eating it constantly on stage. Jenny Slate comedianconstantlyeat Change image and share on social
Using creative expression as a means to a professional end makes me curl up a bit. Jenny Slate bitecreativecurl Change image and share on social
Comedy can be a little brutal, but not in a satisfying way. Jenny Slate brutalcomedysatisfy Change image and share on social
There's not one type of stand-up, just like there's not one type of woman. Jenny Slate standtypewoman Change image and share on social
I think of my gender as a part of my complex humanity. Jenny Slate complexgenderhumanity Change image and share on social
That time when you're waiting for a job can be the most impactful and important time because you develop your preferences as a person. Knowing what you like will make you more confident. And then you'll stand out. Jenny Slate confidentdevelopimpactful share on social
It's strange: I've done so many things up until I did 'Obvious Child,' including writing children's books and making 'Marcel the Shell.' To me, the through-line is incredibly clear: it all comes from wanting to be connected to my own inner voice and not wanting to be on somebody else's agenda if that means that I can't be myself. Jenny Slate agendumbookchild share on social