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Joan Rivers Quotes

When I turn down work, I feel guilty, I feel terrible; I don't know where the next job is going to come from.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: comedian
Nationality: american
Birth: June 8, 1933 - September 4, 2014

Topics

Work Job Feel Down Guilty Know

That's the bulk of my lyrical output - being confused and trying to find answers to my confusion.

Confused Trying Find Confusion Being

Before the 20th century, to be a successful musician was merely to be one who was employed. A few, such as Liszt, Paderewski and several singers, had phenomenally lucrative careers, but they were rare - and Liszt gave all of his money away, travelling by choice in a third-class rail carriage.

Money Choice Rare Successful Away

I just pray to God and make sure I'm good with God.

Good God Pray Sure Make Just

President Bush once said that marriage is a sacred institution and should be reserved for the union of one man and one woman. If this is the case - and most Americans would agree with him on this - then I have to ask: Why is the government at all involved in marrying people?

Marriage Woman Man Government People

President Obama believes that income inequality is one of the most pressing matters facing the nation. If we are going to be a country that provides ladders of opportunity and believes in a thriving middle class, then we have to raise the minimum wage.

Opportunity Inequality Country Class

Architecture was always the plan. I always figured I'd just do theater on the side.

Michael Lomenda

Architecture Plan Always Side Just

Obviously I've had this fascination with aristocracy my whole life. Like, the kings and queens of 500 years ago... they're like rock stars. If there was a 'TMZ' 500 years ago, it would be about, like, Henry VIII and Marie Antoinette and all those people.

Life Stars People Kings Rock Years

I also think that what's wrong with all of us is that we don't show enough love toward each other.

Love Think Enough Wrong Us Show

Oh, I am such a little piggy. Everyone is always mad at me because I eat so much. They're like, 'How are you so skinny?' I eat more than my husband!

I Am Me Husband You Mad More

You don't lock into a ten-year family budget. You take it a year at a time - maybe even six months at a time. And then if the income really comes in the way you hope it does, then you can make some of those expenditures that you've been waiting to make. We think that same principle should apply to the national family we call America.

Family Hope Time Waiting Think Year

Intelligence is really a kind of taste: taste in ideas.

Intelligence Ideas Kind Taste Really

What I paint touches on foundational life values. Home, family, peacefulness. And one of the messages I try to constantly get across is, 'Slow it down and enjoy every moment.'

Life Family Home Moment Slow Enjoy

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