I have always felt that humor was a wonderful vehicle to let us become connected with each other and ourselves — I try to portray the similarities and polarities in men and women, so that we can acknowledge and embrace our collective consciousness. Variety magazine (2003)

More from Lily Tomlin

• Don’t be afraid of missing opportunities. Behind every failure is an opportunity somebody wishes they had missed.
• For fast acting relief, try slowing down.
• I always wondered why somebody doesn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.
• If love is the answer, could you please rephrase the question?
• I have always felt that humor was a wonderful vehicle to let us become connected with each other and ourselves… I try to portray the similarities and polarities in men and women, so that we can acknowledge and embrace our collective consciousness.
• It’s not whether God is on our side or whether we’re doing God’s will, it’s being so narcissistic as to think that God is telling you what to do.