“I don't like the word "brand." When I see people creating a brand, it feels disingenuous.” Quote by Laura Benanti
“My biggest influence is someone I really don't know at all: Tina Fey. Smart, funny, beautiful, self-deprecating, also a mom and a wife.” KnowsSelfBeautifulWifeInfluenceMomSmartFeySelf Deprecating Author:Laura Benanti
“I learned to stop saying yes because I then have to back out. I've been trying to prioritize my health.” TryingPrioritizeSaying Yes Author:Laura Benanti
“Don't wait for people to tell you who you are. Show them.” PeopleShowsWaitingWho You Are Author:Laura Benanti
“I know this is awkward, but when you laugh after almost everything you say, it ends up undermining you.” KnowsEndsLaughingAwkwardUndermining Author:Emily Yoffe
“Never loan money to friends or family that you are not able to write off entirely.” WritingAbleLoan Author:Emily Yoffe
“You can care very much about someone without being capable of becoming their primary caregiver in the event of their parents' untimely death.” CareParentEventsBecomingCapablePrimariesCaregiversUntimely Death Author:Mallory Ortberg
“Many fathers go their entire lives without announcing how sexy their son's old girlfriends are.” FatherSonSexyGirlfriendAnnouncingOld Girlfriend Author:Mallory Ortberg
“You are allowed to draw lines even if your feelings are irrational. Part of the marvelous business of being an adult human is that you get to set your own boundaries for whatever reasons you like, without appending a sensible rationale to them.” IfsHumansReasonFeelingsLinesDrawsAdultsBoundariesSensibleIrrationalMarvelousRationale Author:Mallory Ortberg
“I was used to hanging out late after playing a gig - you mix adrenaline with alcohol and you can stay up all night.” UsedNightLateAlcoholHanging OutAll NightGigsAdrenalineUp All Night Author:Kurt Vile