Sleep is out... tired is the new black. Amy Poehler More Quotes by Amy Poehler More Quotes From Amy Poehler Don't treat your heart like an action figure wrapped in plastic and never used. And don't try to give me that nerd argument that your heart is a 'Batman' with a limited-edition silver bat-erang and therefore if it stays in its original packing it increases in value. Amy Poehler nerd heart giving The only way we will survive is by being kind. The only way we can get by in this world is through the help we receive from others. No one can do it alone, no matter how great the machines are. Amy Poehler machines survival world There's only, like, five perfectly symmetrical people in the world, and they're all movie stars, and they should be, because their faces are very pleasing to look at, but the rest of us are just a jangle of stuff, and the earlier you learn that you should focus on what you have and not obsess about what you don't have, the happier you will be. Amy Poehler focus stars people The answer to a lot of your life's questions is often in someone else's face. People's faces will tell you amazing things. Like if they are angry, or nauseous, or asleepTry 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.' Continue to share your heart with people even if it has been broken. Amy Poehler broken heart people We don't want to be afraid to make a choice because we're afraid to make a mistake because most decisions aren't final. Feelings change all the time. You can always change your mind and taking risks and making choices is what makes life so exciting because we never know what's going to happen. Every day something new comes our way. Amy Poehler choices decision mistake The great thing about taking big chances when you're younger is you have less to lose, and you don't know as much. So you take big swings. 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Amy Poehler strong-women badass powerful Always remember your kid’s name. Always remember where you put your kid. Don’t let your kid drive until their feet can reach the pedals. Use the right size diapers…for yourself. And, when in doubt, make funny faces. Amy Poehler names funny kids The minute anyone makes you feel weird and non-included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it. Amy Poehler beats minutes feels Opening your heart and being courageous and telling people that you care about them or like them or that you think they're special only makes you a better, bigger, kinder, softer, more loving person, and only attracts more love into your life. Amy Poehler heart people thinking Rooting for other people's failure does get in the way of your success. Amy Poehler doe people way The truth is, writing is this: hard and boring and occasionally great but usually not. Amy Poehler truth-is boring writing My idea of the perfect exercise class is this: The teacher gives us all a hug and goes, “You did it! You showed up! Let’s lie down.” We all lie down and she’s like, “How is everybody feeling?” We’re like, “Great!” And the teacher’s like, “Great!” Then we all get to leave 20 minutes early. Amy Poehler exercise teacher lying I cannot stress enough that the answer to life's questions is often in people's faces. Try putting your iPhones down once in a while, and look in people's faces. People's faces will tell you amazing things. Like if they are angry, or nauseous or asleep. Amy Poehler iphone stress people When I began doing theatre in high school I saw that I could get laughs from people but I didn't really connect that to going on and becoming a comedian. I was interested in acting and while I was at Boston College I was part of an improv group, Mother's Fleabag, which had a long history and has been known as one of the best college improvisation groups in the U.S. Amy Poehler college mother school I grew up watching skating all the time in the Olympic stuff. Amy Poehler skating grew-up stuff It's nice to be short, because people expect less from you. Amy Poehler nice people
