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" Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic? "
Lily Tomlin
Us
God
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" Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them. "
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" Many times I sit back and say, 'I can't believe that this is my life!' Other times, I feel self-satisfied. I mean, there's a lot to be proud and thankful for but, nonetheless, it's just a life! "
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" If you read a lot of books you are considered well read. But if you watch a lot of TV, you're not considered well viewed. "
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" No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up. "
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" Why isn't there a special name for the tops of your feet? "
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" 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. "
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" I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. "
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" Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse. "
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" I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody. "
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" There's so much plastic in this culture that vinyl leopard skin is becoming an endangered synthetic. "
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" When I was 9 or 10, I had a ten-cent business: I would walk your dog for a dime, go to the store for a dime, empty your garbage for a dime - and then I could use the money to buy tricks at the magic store. "
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" What I appreciate is acknowledging to the audience that I think they have brains. "
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" We are all in this together, by ourselves. "
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" I especially love 'Web Therapy' and I did 'Eastbound and Down' too. I had a lot of fun doing that. "
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