Women's Lib? Oh, I'm afraid it doesn't interest me one bit. I've been so liberated it hurts.
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I am not funny. The writers were funny. My directors were funny. The situations were funny… What I am is brave. I have never been scared. Not when I did movies, certainly not when I was a model and not when I did I Love Lucy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker attributes their success to others' creativity while highlighting their own bravery.
In this quote, Lucille Ball emphasizes that her comedic talent stems not from her own humor but from the contributions of writers, directors, and the situations she found herself in. She focuses on her own bravery, stating that she was never scared in her career, which reflects the importance of courage in pursuing one’s passions, even in an industry where humor is vital.
Themes
HumorBraveryCourageSuccessCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young performers about being brave in their careers.
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I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.
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