Don't start a scene where two people are talking about jumping out of a plane. Start the scene having already jumped. If you are scared, look into your partner's eyes. You will feel better. Amy Poehler More Quotes by Amy Poehler More Quotes From Amy Poehler In conclusion, I invite the media to all grow a pair. And if you can't, I will lend you mine. Amy Poehler heartlesspairsmedia The creation of the UCB Theatre is by far my proudest professional accomplishment. Amy Poehler creationaccomplishmenttheatre Sleep can completely change your entire outlook on life. One good night's sleep can help you realize that you shouldn't break up with someone, or you are being too hard on your friend, or you actually will win the race or the game or get the job. Sleep helps you win at life. Amy Poehler good-nightsleepjobs When in doubt, make funny faces. Amy Poehler diapersdoubtfaces Try to keep your mind open to possibilities and your mouth closed on matters that you don't know about. Limit your 'always' and your 'nevers.' Amy Poehler mindinspiringtrying I love my boys so much I fear my heart will explode. I wonder if this love will crack open my chest and split me in half. It is scary, this love. Amy Poehler scaryheartboys Going from crying to laughing that fast and hard happens maybe five times in your life and that extreme right turn is the reason why we are alive, and I believe it extends our life by many years. Amy Poehler laughingbelieveyears You have to be where you are to get where you need to go. Amy Poehler where-you-arepleaseneeds I think we should stop asking people in their 20s what they 'want to do' and start asking them what they don't want to do. Instead of asking students to 'declare their major' we should ask students to 'list what they will do anything to avoid.' It just makes a lot more sense. Amy Poehler askingpeoplethinking Saying "yes" doesn't mean I don't know how to say no, and saying "please" doesn't mean I am waiting for permission. Amy Poehler waitinglifemean If you can surf your life rather than plant your feet, you will be happier. Amy Poehler surfplantfeet It takes years as a woman to unlearn what you have been taught to be sorry for. Amy Poehler healingsorryyears Be easy on yourself. Have fun. Only hang around people that are positive and make you feel good. Anybody who doesn't make you feel good, kick them to the curb. And the earlier you start in your life the better. The minute anybody makes you feel weird and non-included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it. Amy Poehler feel-goodfunpeople Listen. Say yes. Live in the moment. Make sure you play with people who have your back. Make big choices early and often. Amy Poehler choicesplaypeople I think the hardest thing is to know what you want, ask for it, and then to stop talking. Amy Poehler wanttalkingthinking Sleep and I do not have a good relationship. We have never been good friends. I am constantly chasing sleep and then pushing it away. A good night's sleep is my white whale. Like Ahab, I am also a total drama queen about it. I love to talk about how little sleep I get. I brag about it, as if it is a true indication of how hard I work. Amy Poehler queensgood-nightdrama I am tired of being tired and talking about how tired I am. Amy Poehler tired-of-lifetiredtalking When young girls are encouraged to explore what they find interesting, they grow up to be interesting women. Amy Poehler growing-upgirlinteresting Prince Harry this week toured the Jersey Shore with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. It was the first meeting between the Prince, of the House of Windsor, and the Governor, of the House of Pancake. Amy Poehler pancakeshousefirsts I've always dreamed of growing up to be Amy Poehler. Amy Poehler amyfunny-inspirationalgrowing-up