I first did stand-up when I was 17, and then I passed out fliers for a comedy club (in New York City) and I got onstage whenever I could. And musical theater went out the window as soon as I started doing stand-up. Sarah Silverman More Quotes by Sarah Silverman More Quotes From Sarah Silverman Your inability to see yourself clearly is what's keeping you alive. Sarah Silverman inability alive Don't tell girls they can be anything they want when they grow up. Because it would have never occurred to them that they couldn't. It's like saying, 'Hey, when you get in the shower, I'm not gonna read your diary.' 'Wait--are you gonna read my diary?' 'No! I said I'm not gonna read your diary. Go take a shower!' Sarah Silverman growing-up girl waiting We need to stop telling girls they can be anything they want when they grow up. Because it would have never occurred to them that they couldn't. Sarah Silverman growing-up girl powerful I hope the Jews did kill Christ, I'd do it again in a second. Sarah Silverman jew christ Jews, black people - any people who are hated or who have suffered, either as individuals or as a people - use humour. It is a survival skill. Sarah Silverman black skills people I think the difference between being miserable and finding happiness is just a matter of perspective. If you live your life defining yourself by what other people think of you, it's a form of self-torture. Sarah Silverman differences self thinking People are always introducing me as Sarah Silverman, Jewish comedienne. I hate that! I wish people would see me for who I really am — I'm white! Sarah Silverman hate humor funny When I was 17, I read a profile of Carol Leifer. Since then, I wanted to be her. I still want to be her. Sarah Silverman carols profile want I commend you on all you've done for PETA, wrestling the one-eyed trouser snake with your bare hands, gently cuddling it in your arms, and nurturing it back to health. Sarah Silverman humor wrestling funny I am diagnosed with not having enough insanely-addictive drugs coursing through my body. Sarah Silverman drug body enough Drew Friedman isn't just a brilliant artist. He takes you to a place. He takes you back in time. He makes you smell the stale cigarettes and cold brisket and you say, thank you for the pleasure. Sarah Silverman smell brilliant artist I like talking about things that are taboo, because it makes them not taboo anymore. Sarah Silverman taboo talking I have no religion. But culturally I can't escape it; I'm very Jewish. Sarah Silverman i-can Women don't ask to be raped, but there are some that are asking to be motorboated Sarah Silverman asks asking Don’t forget, God can see you masturbating. But don’t stop. He’s almost there. Sarah Silverman almost-there forget Also, I learned whether you are gay, bisexual, it doesn't matter, you know... because, at the end of the day, they're both gross. But mostly, I learned that elderly black women are wise beyond their years... but younger black women are prostitutes. Sarah Silverman bisexual gay wise I'm all sentimental. I've probably been ruined by romantic movies, but I really do believe in love. I've experienced it, I've had it, so I know it's real. Sarah Silverman sentimental real believe Since so many people these days don't seem to start their families until around age forty, I predict there will be less child beating, but more slipped disks from lifting babies out of cribs. Even the father of advanced age who's not inclined to spare the rod is likely to suffer more than his victim: The first punch he throws might well be the last straw for his rotator cuff, reducing his disciplinary options to mere verbal abuse and napping. Sarah Silverman baby funny children And we're just all made of molecules and we're hurtling through space right now. Sarah Silverman molecules space funny Take lots of time for yourself, discovering yourself-pursue not only a profession but other life passions, I always make time to rock climb or hike or write a few short stories. Also, find good people and surround yourself with them. Most importantly, always believe you will, unequivocally. Sarah Silverman passion writing believe
