175 Quotes by Melissa McCarthy

Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she’s like, ‘I could be another three pounds less; I could be a little taller and have bigger lips.’ Where does it end? You just have to say, ‘It’s pretty damn good. I am right here at the moment and I’m OK with it. I’ve got other things to think about.

I don’t know any neighborhoods where everyone’s walking around in seven-inch heels and perfect makeup.

In terms of threshold, as long as it’s based in reality, you can go pretty far, as long as you buy that it’s really happening.

I think when you can actually do what you love to do, if it’s a little play somewhere, if it’s a photo, if it’s anything- if you can somehow do what you want and do a really good job at it, I think that’s pretty successful.

I make a mean coconut macaroon.

I've never felt like I needed to change. I've always thought, 'If you want somebody different, pick somebody else.' But sure, criticism can sometimes still get to me. Some things are so malicious, they knock the wind out of you.

Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she's like, 'I could be another three pounds less; I could be a little taller and have bigger lips.'

I do think comedy needs to be a living thing, but I think without a great script and fully realized characters, you cannot keep it living. Otherwise, it just becomes long and rambling, indulgent. So I think you need both, frankly.

I'm obsessed with 'Call The Midwife.'