Amy Poehler quotes

Amy Poehler is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, widely recognized for her work on "Saturday Night Live" and "Parks and Recreation." Her sharp wit and vibrant performances have earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards. She continues to inspire audiences with her humor, creativity, and advocacy for women in comedy. Here are 59 of her quotes:

In a recent Valentine's Day posting on her fan website, Britney Spears says that - oh, who cares? (Amy Poehler)
I have realized that mystery is what keeps people away, and I've grown tired of smoke and mirrors. I yearn for the clean, well-lighted place. So let's peek behind the curtain and hail the others like us. The open-faced sandwiches who take risks and live big and smile with all of their teeth. These are the people I want to be around. This is the honest way I want to live and love and write. View quote
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According to a new survey, 67 percent of teenagers are content or extremely happy most of the time. They're called stoners! View quote
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I want to be around people that do things. I don't want to be around people anymore that judge or talk about what people do. I want to be around people who dream and support and do things. View quote
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As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life. View quote
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Watching great people do what you love is a good way to start learning how to do it yourself. View quote
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The only way we will survive is by being kind. The only way we can get by in this world is through the help we receive from others. No one can do it alone, no matter how great the machines are. View quote
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I've always dreamed of growing up to be Amy Poehler. View quote
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Don't treat your heart like an action figure wrapped in plastic and never used. And don't try to give me that nerd argument that your heart is a 'Batman' with a limited-edition silver bat-erang and therefore if it stays in its original packing it increases in value. View quote
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When I had a job catering, I catered a wedding for the Smashing Pumpkins bassist in Indiana. And I served Billy Corgan shrimp off a tray. View quote
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I think we should stop asking people in their twenties what they 'want to do' and start asking them what they don't want to do. (Amy Poehler)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made a surprise trip to Iraq Sunday. Also surprised to be in Iraq on Sunday: thousands of U. S. troops who were supposed to be home by Christmas. View quote
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Christian conservatives are claiming that the hit documentary March of the Penguins supports the theory of intelligent design. Meanwhile, backers of evolution claim that intelligent design is refuted in the documentary March of the Bonaduces. View quote
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A chimpanzee in China has quit smoking after 16 years, with the help of her keepers. The chimp was able to quit when the keepers STOPPED BUYING HER CIGARETTES! View quote
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An orca trainer almost drowned after its orca dragged him down in the tank. He did reveal the locations of three Al-Qaeda hideouts. View quote
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Donald Trump and producer Mark Burnett are reportedly considering creating a Broadway musical based on The Apprentice. The pair came up with the idea when neither one of them could find a match to set fire to a pile of money. View quote
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Surprising news from New York, the whistle-blower had his whistle blown! View quote
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Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the comedy world. We've been trying forever to get improvisation on TV. It's just like stand-up. It's best when it's just left alone. It doesn't translate always on TV. It's best live. View quote
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Britney Spears is recording a rap song about the recent controversies in her life. "I can't wait to hear that!", said no one. View quote
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A 14-year-old Indiana girl was arrested after she came to a middle school with a handgun, ammunition, and six small bags of marijuana. Man, Dakota Fanning's growing up so fast! View quote
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This week, Donald Trump introduced a new twelve-inch doll of himself that speaks seventeen different phrases, which is amazing, as that's five more than the real Donald Trump. (Amy Poehler)
A woman's nether regions should always be shrouded in mystery. View quote
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Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters that you don't know about. Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.' View quote
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The earlier you learn that you should focus on what you have, and not obsess about what you don't have, the happier you will be. View quote
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It's not communism, it's shouldn't be that everybody gets a try no matter how good or bad they are. It's our profession and our art, so we should eventually strive to be working with the best people. View quote
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Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler - Image
Photo: Peabody Awards, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Comedian
Born: September 16, 1971
Quotes count: 59
Wikipedia: Amy Poehler

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