Amy Poehler
Born: 01-01-1971
Amy Poehler is an acclaimed actress, comedian, producer, and writer, best known for her role as Leslie Knope on the hit TV series "Parks and Recreation." A former "Saturday Night Live" cast member, she has won multiple awards for her comedic talent. Poehler is also a co-founder of the Upright Citizens Brigade improv group and the author of the bestselling memoir "Yes Please," showcasing her wit and humor.
Book summaries for books written by Amy Poehler
Quotes
Great people do things before they’re ready.
I believe great people do things before they are ready. And in doing so, they become great.
Treat your career like a bad boyfriend.
Good for her! Not for me.
Decide what your currency is early.
I get worried for young girls sometimes; I want them to feel that they can be sassy and full and weird and geeky and smart and independent, and not so withered and shriveled.
It’s called Yes Please because it is the constant struggle and often the right answer.
Treat your career like a bad boyfriend. Your career won’t take care of you. It won’t call you back or introduce you to its parents.
There is no one harder on me than me.
I think we should stop asking people in their twenties what they “want to do” and start asking them what they don’t want to do.
Saying “yes” doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying “please” doesn’t mean I am waiting for permission.
I have the Angelina Jolie of vaginas.