“When someone who is known for being comedic does something straight, it's always "a big breakthrough" or a "radical departure." Why is is no one ever says that if a straight actor does comedy? Are they presuming comedy is easier?” IfsDoeHumorBigsActorsKnownComedyEasierRadicalBreakthroughDepartureComedicPresuming Author:Carol Burnett
“If you see a kid in school, who is a little shy ... that's when you should reach out. When you do, you are going to open up a flower and discover something wonderful.” IfsShouldLittlesKidsSchoolWonderfulFlowerShyReach Out Author:Carol Burnett
“If someone tells you that you cannot do something and you believe it, they are right.” IfsBelieveBelieve In YourselfCapability Author:Carol Burnett
“I'm glad I was born when I was. My time was the golden age of variety. If I were starting out again now, maybe things would happen for me, but it certainly would not be on a variety show with 28 musicians, 12 dancers, two major guest stars, 50 costumes a week by Bob Mackie - the networks just wouldn't spend the money today.” IfsTwoShowsHappensAgeTodayStarsBornWeekMajorsMusicianStartingGladGoldenVarietyMy TimeDancerGuestsBobCostumesGolden AgeStarting OutGuest Stars Author:Carol Burnett
“My grandmother and I followed my mother here, to a house a block north of Hollywood Boulevard but a million miles away from Hollywood, if you know what I mean. We would hang out behind the ropes and look at the movie stars arriving at the premieres.” IfsKnowsLooksMeanMotherHouseStarsBehindsMillionsHollywoodMilesBlockGrandmotherHanging OutMy GrandmotherMovie StarRopeArrivingMiles AwayPremieresBoulevard Author:Carol Burnett
“If you want to know the feeling [of labor pain], just take your bottom lip and pull it over your head.” IfsKnowsWantFeelingsPainBirthLaborBottomLipsOver YouPregnancy Author:Carol Burnett
