224 Quotes by Jenny Slate

I've become very interested in the ways things can change even with someone you've known for many years and you've committed to for life. How drastic can you damage things in the way you speak to someone?

You don't realize it until you go out and take a look, but there are so many ways in which sexism is just allowed in our culture, not just in the entertainment industry. It's just allowed to be there, and that's not acceptable anymore. And I think it's really important to be very vocal.

I don't always feel comfortable being outwardly aggressive.

When I was growing up, I was so fascinated by Mel Blanc and all of the different voices that he did for 'Looney Tunes' and watching Robin Williams record voice-over for the genie in 'Aladdin.' It always seemed to be a major honor - something you have to earn. Like people trust you when they want to have you there without seeing you.

You don't have to be in the brightest, shiniest state of being an individual to feel like you're exceptional.

I don't like taking physical risks at all. I take a lot of emotional risks, and I don't feel like I need to get on a bike or a horse or jump off of anything ever.

A woman who is not ready to have a baby making it work is not a happy ending to me. It's a personal nightmare.

It's exciting to play someone who is a bit tougher than I am. I liked feeling those adjustments.

Don't think twice. If it's a character that you feel compelled to play and story that you feel needs to be told, don't think twice.