119 Quotes by Elayne Boosler

I don’t categorize myself. I don’t think I’m perceived as a female act by my audience. My fans include just as many men as women.

I think about death. I don’t want to die with clothes in the cleaners.

As for being a voice in politics, I feel whether you are famous or not, busy or not, it’s incumbent upon every citizen to participate in this government in any way we can.

I didn’t get a high school diploma. I really didn’t have much of an education, which left me open to educating myself throughout my life, without the limitations on intellectual curiosity a formal education can impose. I followed what interested me.

I run everywhere and eavesdrop. It’s the best way to see a city.

I can’t get married. I can’t fake sleep for 30 years.

Laundry’s easier when you live alone. Fifteen minutes before a date, put ’em on, dry ’em with a hair blower.

Real comedy can’t be learned; it comes from a need for justice. The best who stand up, stand up for something.

I’ve never been able to write for stand-up.