216 Quotes by Lily Tomlin

I always knew I wanted to become somebody when I grew up. Now I realize I should have been more specific.

If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library.

For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.

Success is a ladder that cannot be climbed with your hands in your pocket – The road to success is always under construction.

If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in a library?

If love is the answer, could you rephrase the question.

What if it's boring or if it's not boring, it might be too revealing, or worse, it might be too revealing and still be boring.

Ninety-eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hard-working, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then—we elected them.

I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.