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Sandra Bernhard, born on June 6, 1955, is an American comedian, writer, and singer. Known for her unique sense of humor and performing talent, she has gained fame through roles in television, film, and stage productions. Bernhard's work often involves social commentary, gender politics, and popular culture.

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“I think Bush is amateurish and self-serving, and frankly, it's disgusting.”

Thinking Self Serving Disgusting Self Serving

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think bravery is when you're willing to really put yourself on the line and maybe lose out, financially - and be able to say exactly what motivates you and what inspires you and what you find completely unacceptable in humanity and in culture.”

Thinking Able Humanity Culture Loses Lines Inspire Willing Bravery

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think so much of what informs us as performers is what we had to endure as kids growing up. I was the youngest in my family. I always got a lot of attention.”

Thinking Kids Attention Growing Up Growing My Family Endure Performers Kids Growing Up

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I don't think somebody can just, like, wave a magic wand and make you a star.”

Thinking Stars Magic Wave Wands Magic Wands

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think there are always different times in your life when you go, "Oh, god. I wish I were traditionally pretty. My life would be so much easier." But then you get through that, and you go, "Well, I'm not."”

Thinking Wells Different Would Be Wish Easier Different Times

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I tend to go against the grain because when I start to see that everybody's trying to shock, I try not to. I just do stuff that's subtler, more emotional, and I think that shocks people.”

People Thinking Trying Stuff Emotional Shock Grain

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think people are a little bit intimidated by me. You know, I'm not exactly a wilting flower, so I think they're a little bit scared of me sometimes.”

People Thinking Knows Littles Sometimes Bits Flower Little Bit Scared Intimidated Wilting

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think everybody is covering their [posteriors] with the Enron scandal and it was very convenient that Sept. 11 came along to deflect the fact that they should never have been in the White House in the first place. What happened in the election was completely corrupt.”

Thinking Should Firsts Has Beens Facts House White Happened Election White House Scandal Convenient Covering Enron Sept 11 Enron Scandal

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I think I've drawn from some of the most feminine women, like Jackie Kennedy. I am totally devastated that she's gone. She had it all.”

Thinking Gone Feminine Devastated Jackie

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“Lots of people think that bisexual means cowardly lesbian.”

People Thinking Mean Cowardly Bisexual

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I love National Geographic. Just when you think you've seen the last lost native tribe, National Geographic will find a new one.”

Thinking Humor Lasts Lost Native Tribes National Geographic

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I really, really love Hilary Clinton. I think she's very cool. She's out there and she's involved.”

Thinking Involved Clinton Very Cool Hilary Clinton

Author:Sandra Bernhard

“I'm very much an optimist. I don't think I could do my work if I didn't believe there was some kind of hope for humanity.”

Ifs Thinking Believe Kind Humanity Optimist Hope For Humanity

Author:Sandra Bernhard

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Born: June 6, 1955
Known for: Comedian
Quotes: 118

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