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"Bossypants" Quotes

Tina Fey's humorous and candid memoir offers insights into her life and career in show business.

Quotes

Do your thing and don't care if they like it.

Tina Fey

confidence

Some people say, 'Never let them see you cry.' I say, if you're so mad you could just cry, then cry. It terrifies everyone.

Tina Fey

emotionsstrength

You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

Tina Fey

bravery

Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don't just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles.

Tina Fey

problem-solving

Say yes, and you'll figure it out afterwards.

Tina Fey

opportunity

Confidence is 10% hard work and 90% delusion.

Tina Fey

confidence

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.

Tina Fey

perseverance

I need to take my pants off as soon as I get home. I didn't used to have to do that. But now I do.

Tina Fey

humor

But I think the first real change in women's body image came when JLo turned it butt-style. That was the first time that having a large-scale situation in the back was part of mainstream American beauty.

Tina Fey

body image

I like to say I'm not a politician, but I am sometimes.

Tina Fey

politics