I think the hardest thing is to know what you want, ask for it, and then to stop talking. — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I get worried for young girls sometimes; I want them to feel that they can be sassy and full and weird and… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Open-faced sandwiches take risks and live big and smile with all their teeth. These are the people I want to be around. — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Some people get in the way of change happening. Some people spend their whole careers thinking they can make a difference. Other… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I would love to do a serious period drama. Oh, absolutely. I mean, you'll find most comedians want to do more serious… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
The desire to work with Burrows-Charles was really to change NBC's identity, to say, "We want to be in the sophisticated-adult-comedy business." — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
It's interesting that people always want to ask me and a lot of working mothers, how do you do it? And it's… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I want to be around people that do things. I don't want to be around people anymore that judge or talk about… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Your career and your passion don't always match up. Plenty of talented people don't have the careers they want. Plenty of untalented… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I think we should stop asking people in their 20s what they 'want to do' and start asking them what they don't… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I just want to help other women achieve as much as they can in society without restraints being imposed on us. It's… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
We don't want to be afraid to make a choice because we're afraid to make a mistake because most decisions aren't final.… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
We were also performing. We'd give them a list of, like, 'Here's how we want to be introduced' They'd be like, 'Great'… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I want girls to feel that they can be sassy and full and weird and geeky and smart and independent, and not… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I get a bit nervous because I just want the show to go well. I think you always have to be a… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I have realized that mystery is what keeps people away, and I've grown tired of smoke and mirrors. I yearn for the… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I've failed a million times on stage. I've listened to notes that I knew weren't right. I've pitched ideas and let other… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Most authors liken the struggle of writing to something mighty and macho, like wrestling a bear. Writing a book is nothing like… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
The only thing we can depend on in life is that everything changes. The seasons, our partners, what we want and need.… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Whenever I read stories of people doing huge pranks on set, all I think is, 'These people have too much time on… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
“I didn’t really know what kind of actor I wanted to be back then. I didn’t have a real plan or even… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
If you ever want to see heaven, watch a bunch of young girls play. They are all sweat and skinned knees. Energy… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I also love being able to do something that kids and families can enjoy because I have two children of my own… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
In my twenties I tried cocaine, which I instantly loved but eventually hated. Cocaine is terrific if you want to hang out… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I think we should stop asking people in their twenties what they 'want to do' and start asking them what they don't… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I find my relationships at 40-plus are really emulsified, juicy relationships because you have more of a sense of who you are… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I'd like to think that I don't have a stock character that I go to. I'm lucky in that when you get… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I am interested in people who swim in the deep end. I want to have conversations about real things with people who… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
When youre a stay-at-home mother you have to pretend its really boring, but its not. Its enriching and fulfilling, and an amazing experience. And… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I hope and assume that every good comedy writer, no matter the age, has a moment where they discover how great Cheers is. — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I also think if you're an actor and you can improvise, when you go on an audition and you can improvise you're just a… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
It seems a strange thing, but once I was able to get past that kind of self-image problem, I was able to open up… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Sleep can completely change your entire outlook on life. One good night's sleep can help you realize that you shouldn't break up with someone,… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
Career is the stringing together of opportunities and jobs. Mix in public opinion and past regrets. Add a dash of future panic and a… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
The pressure of 'what are you going to do?' makes everyone feel like they haven't done anything yet. — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
I ate two waffles, a banana and cereal with blueberries. And that whas between my two breakfasts. — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
“[On getting older]: You can witness young people embarrassing themselves and get a thrill--that it's not you. You can watch them throw around their… — Amy Poehler Copy Share Image
![“[On getting older]: You can witness young people embarrassing themselves and get a thrill--that it's not you. You can watch them throw around their "always"es and their "nevers" and "I'm the kind of person who..." and delight in the fact that you're past that point in your life. Feeling invisible…” quote by Amy Poehler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08b/amy-poehler-1084_adventure_on-getting-older-you-can-witness-young-p_130766.jpg)
