I must admit I am nervous about getting Alzheimer's. Once it hits, I might tell my best joke and never know it.
Joan RiversRead
I do a lot of lectures on survival. I always say you can't change what happened, so have a little wallow, feel very sorry for yourself, and then get up and move forward. You can't change what happened.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should acknowledge our feelings about setbacks, but then focus on moving forward.
In this quote, Joan Rivers emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing our emotions after experiencing difficulties or setbacks. She suggests that while it's okay to feel sorry for oneself, ultimately, one must rise above the situation and progress forward, as dwelling on the past does not change it.
Themes
SurvivalMove ForwardChangeEmotionsSetbacks
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech on overcoming personal challenges.
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All quotes →"I've learned what's funny verbally ain't so funny on e-mail: They don't hear your intonations. Melissa broke up with somebody over that. She tried to tell him: "That was a joke!" But he just didn't get it. Mick Jagger said, "F- 'em if they don't get the joke." And I love him. That comes with age: Knowing it's their problem, not mine."
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I enjoy life when things are happening. I don't care if it's good things or bad things. That means you're alive.
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Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It's all funny.
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Life is so tough. I don't know how old you are, but I've seen so much in a wink. One phone call and your life is changed forever. We all know that. You better laugh at everything.
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I walk on a stage, and I know if it's been a good show or not. You know when it's been a good interview. No one has to tell you. You know it. You feel it. You can feel the air. You can feel everything about it when it's a good show. And you know when you've messed up.
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