Rosie O'Donnell quotes

Rosie O'Donnell is an American comedian, actress, and television personality, widely recognized for her sharp wit and outspoken views. Her career includes a successful stint as the host of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" as well as roles in numerous films and Broadway productions. She is also known for her philanthropy work and activism on social and political issues. Here are 36 of her quotes:

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I want the same standard applied to homosexuals as is applied to heterosexuals.

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President Bush almost killed me.

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I think that the reason for my success is that I am really not aspirational. I am inspirational in that the people at home feel like they can really relate to me.

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I know the best moments can never be captured on film, even as I spend nearly half my life trying to do just that.

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I don't think you choose whether or not you're gay.

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I know I'm a really good mother. I know it. I'm a really good mother.

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I think what children need is love, security, stability, consistency, and kindness.

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But I'm also gonna give you a fair warning that there's a good chance I'll do something like that again, probably in the next week -- not on purpose. Only 'cause it's how my brain works.

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I think that once you open the door and allow people in on a certain aspect, it's very hard to then control how far that ripple effect is. So I think that the person who is known or famous has the ability to decide what they do or don't want to share.

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I am one of the haunted.

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It takes a lot to become a foster parent.

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There are some heterosexuals that have heterosexual behavior that is appalling sexually, that is deviant and bad and not really moral and Christ-like and biblical. But those people are never questioned as to whether or not they're allowed to be a parent.

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I think Oprah who is the height of aspiration and inspiration recognizes something in me that is germane.

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Anybody that you put on TV five hours a week is at some point is going to say something stupid.

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You can walk through life believing in the goodness of the world, or walk through life afraid of anyone who thinks different than you and trying to convert them to your way of thinking.

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I don't think America knows what a gay parent looks like. I am the gay parent. America has watched me parent my children on TV for six years. They know what kind of parent I am.

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It's the main reason why I continue to push myself and my career to do more and more as the amount that you're able to raise for charity and to give to charity by my celebrity.

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If you fall in love with someone gay and you're the opposite gender, it's not going to work.

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I don't think it negates your skills as a parent if you're homosexual.

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Part of the reason why I've never said that I was gay until now was because I didn't want that adjective assigned to my name for all of eternity. You know, gay Rosie O'Donnell.

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I think the actions of the president are, in my opinion, the most vile and hateful words ever spoken by a sitting president. I am stunned and I'm horrified.

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