476 Quotes by Carrie Fisher

One thing George never did like other directors – I was to later learn, with dismay – was encourage us to “just have fun with it.” So many directors have urged me in that amused direction, and I always want to say, “Is that what I’m here for? Fun?

You know how I always seem to be struggling, even when the situation doesn’t call for it?

Not that writing on my notepads managed to actually empty my mind – though some would argue – but I was grateful to relieve the overflow.

My father was a joyous, joyous spirit, he really was. He was a hedonist, that was just – he enjoyed life, thrust up to the elbows with it. He was a terrible father. I don’t know that he was parented that well.

Take a risk, take a prize.

I confide in everyone. I have no restricted private self, reserved specifically for certain trusted special people. I trust and mistrust anyone. I have traveled a full circle. But this time, on returning to zero again, I am able to act out the mistake more adeptly. I am on my way to becoming a very skilled loser. A specialist, a loser to end all losers. A flair for failing. I do it with style and finesse.

If my life wasn't funny, it would just be true, and that's unacceptable.

I waited for my daughter, Billie, to come to me with her troubles - but I'm glad I didn't hold my breath.

Some of my memories will never return. They are lost - along with the crippling feeling of defeat and hopelessness. Not a tremendous price to pay.