I think my politics are just inclined to be empathetic and humanistic. I grew up with so many different kinds of people with different politics, different religion, no religion, no politics, education, no education, and I was infatuated with all of them. Lily Tomlin educationempatheticgrow share on social
When I was 9 or 10, I had a ten-cent business: I would walk your dog for a dime, go to the store for a dime, empty your garbage for a dime - and then I could use the money to buy tricks at the magic store. Lily Tomlin businessbuycent share on social
I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin realizespecificwant Change image and share on social
Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world. Lily Tomlin mediocresuccessworld Change image and share on social
I never officially came out in any kind of really public way. I just always lived very simply and openly, but the press has never made a big fuss about me or said anything to me. Lily Tomlin bigfusskind Change image and share on social
The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. Lily Tomlin racerattrouble Change image and share on social
Creating characters is just another way to express a type and put that type to use. Lily Tomlin charactercreateexpress Change image and share on social
Many times I sit back and say, 'I can't believe that this is my life!' Other times, I feel self-satisfied. I mean, there's a lot to be proud and thankful for but, nonetheless, it's just a life! Lily Tomlin backfeellife Change image and share on social