Amy Sedaris quotes

Amy Sedaris is an American actress, comedian, and writer known for her sharp wit and offbeat humor. Many recognize her from her work on the television series "Strangers with Candy" and her voice acting roles in animated films. She has also authored several books and is celebrated for her unique comedic style. Here are 83 of her quotes:

I'm drawn to people who look different. I'm not exploiting. I'm not making fun of them. I'm drawn to them. (Amy Sedaris)

You know when you watch old movies, it's always the small parts you remember, the character actors who come in like a breath of fresh air.

Amy Sedaris

But I always like to play ugly people who think they're pretty.

Amy Sedaris

Don't leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.

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Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.

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I think it's good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an opportunity to discover who they are and to figure out why they are always alone.

Amy Sedaris

Accentuaute the positives - medicate the negatives.

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My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper.

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On the off chance that you have children, don't clean up at all. As children, my brother and sister and I loved waking up early and playing cocktail party with the leftover debris.

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I've named everything that I've ever owned. Real or inanimate, I have to give it a first and last name. Everything in my apartment comes alive at night.

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I want witchcraft so bad that I can't stand it. I have wands in my apartment. And I use them sometimes. I walk into the kitchen with my wand, and I come out with something on a platter and I say, 'See, magic happens.' Works every time. (Amy Sedaris)

I hate playing pretty or sane people. Most people are not attractive or all there.

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Well I went to New Orleans to cover the jazz festival for Trio, it's this new arts channel, it's really great.

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I swear I want to be a food model.

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They just expected it to you know... Paul, Steve and I could have hired our own publicist, if we wanted to, but I kind of liked the way it was more of a cult thing and those that liked it, liked it, you know what I mean?

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I live in the moment.

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I'm gonna do the whole bedroom in camel color - it's an old lady color.

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I stayed in New York City for the first time, I'd always wanted to do that.

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My kitchen's pink, like skin-tone pink, and I lowered my spice rack so it's eye level - it's true! - and my phone, so I can reach it when I fall, it's right there.

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I have no desire to carry a movie.

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But I love how people who are musical, they know how to dress. (Amy Sedaris)

I always find something to keep me busy.

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Books are challenging and inspirational to me.

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People who shop in health food stores never look healthy.

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I just like to have the ideas. Other people can help see them through.

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Amy Sedaris

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Occupation: American Actress
Born: March 29, 1961
Quotes count: 83

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