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90 Top Quotes By Amy Sedaris That Will Give You Food For Thought

Famous As: Actress & Comedian
Born On: March 29, 1961
Born In: Endicott, New York, United States
Age: 62 Years

Amy Louise Sedaris is an American actress, singer, comedian, voice actress and screen writer, who is particularly well known for her roles in various comedies on television and the big screen. Sedaris started off as a comedian for comedy troupes but in 1995, she entered the world of television with the show ‘Exit 57’ on Comedy Central and she hasn’t looked back since. She is also well known for the series ‘Strangers with Candy’ not only because of her acting skills but also because of the fact that she co-wrote the show. Sedaris is one of the most recognisable comedians of the modern era and in addition to that, she has also been a widely appreciated voice actress, who has lent her voice to the character Princess Carolyn in the series ‘BoJack Horseman’ among others. Sedaris is also an author and one of her most well-known works is the book ‘I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence’. Her fun style of writing captured the imagination of readers. Sedaris remains one of the most multi -talented actresses and has been vocal about plenty of issues close to her heart. Here is a collection of some of her well-known quotes and sayings on a variety of topics, such as movies, life, relationship, love, women and friends.

I think it's good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an opportunity to discover who they are and to figure out why they are always alone.

I think it's good for a person to spend time alone. It gives them an opportunity to discover who they are and to figure out why they are always alone.

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Don't leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.

Don't leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend.

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I have always wanted a bunny and I'll always have a rabbit the rest of my life.

I have always wanted a bunny and I'll always have a rabbit the rest of my life.

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My favorite things often have a story behind them and are usually handmade or discovered at a flea market.

My favorite things often have a story behind them and are usually handmade or discovered at a flea market.

Amy Sedaris

When people tell me they are going to go scrapbooking, I say, 'Why don't you make it yourself.' It's like chocolate-chip cookies. People buy the cookie-dough roll and slice it, and then they lay it on a cookie sheet. That's not making chocolate-chip cookies.

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I always liked my teachers, and I was in a lot of after-school projects. I was a Girl Scout until my senior year, when I couldn't be a Girl Scout anymore. I was in clubs like Junior Achievement, and I ran track and field. My grades were good, but then toward 11th grade they were nothing. I always went to summer school.

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My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper.

My mom used to say that Greek Easter was later because then you get stuff cheaper.

Amy Sedaris
Books are challenging and inspirational to me.

Books are challenging and inspirational to me.

Amy Sedaris

I like to decide the night before Thanksgiving that I'm gonna do it, and I'll see what riff raff is around. Then I get that last-minute surge of energy. But if I had two weeks to plan, sometimes I wish I wasn't doing it. But very seldom does that happen.

Amy Sedaris

Sometimes, to keep things exciting, I decorate my house as if I owned a child. I'll toss a tiny pair of shoes in the hallway or lean small wooden crutches in what I refer to as 'the baby's room,' which is actually a tiny space where I make things. I continue to call it the baby's room because it confuses people and it's creepy.

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If I put my mind to something, it happens. I do know that's not necessarily psychic. But I always feel like there's something around me protecting me.

If I put my mind to something, it happens. I do know that's not necessarily psychic. But I always feel like there's something around me protecting me.

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I’ve named everything that I’ve ever owned. Real or inanimate, I have to give it a first and last name. Everything in my apartment comes alive at night.

I’ve named everything that I’ve ever owned. Real or inanimate, I have to give it a first and last name. Everything in my apartment comes alive at night.

Amy Sedaris
I like crafts that are made out of necessity because they're a little naive - you made it because you needed it.

I like crafts that are made out of necessity because they're a little naive - you made it because you needed it.

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People who shop in health food stores never look healthy.

People who shop in health food stores never look healthy.

Amy Sedaris
My father and I have a very good relationship. We always got along. But I always scold him.

My father and I have a very good relationship. We always got along. But I always scold him.

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More men than women like 'Strangers With Candy'. Pretty girls don't like the show. They don't like to see an ugly lady.

More men than women like 'Strangers With Candy'. Pretty girls don't like the show. They don't like to see an ugly lady.

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You know when you watch old movies, it's always the small parts you remember, the character actors who come in like a breath of fresh air.

You know when you watch old movies, it's always the small parts you remember, the character actors who come in like a breath of fresh air.

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We're all used to seeing pretty people. I want to see real people.

We're all used to seeing pretty people. I want to see real people.

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But I always like to play ugly people who think they're pretty.

But I always like to play ugly people who think they're pretty.

Amy Sedaris
I'm gonna do the whole bedroom in camel color - it's an old lady color.

I'm gonna do the whole bedroom in camel color - it's an old lady color.

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I never really take shortcuts. I was always one of those people who, instead of cutting across someone's yard on the way home from school, I would go to the end of the block and turn.

I never really take shortcuts. I was always one of those people who, instead of cutting across someone's yard on the way home from school, I would go to the end of the block and turn.

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I want witchcraft so bad that I can't stand it. I have wands in my apartment. And I use them sometimes. I walk into the kitchen with my wand, and I come out with something on a platter and I say, 'See, magic happens.' Works every time.

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I wasn't a cliquey person, and I think that's because I came from a large family. I got along with everybody, and I usually got along with the people that people didn't like.

I wasn't a cliquey person, and I think that's because I came from a large family. I got along with everybody, and I usually got along with the people that people didn't like.

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I like crafts that come out of poverty or necessity. There used to be hobby shops where you'd get your supplies, and then you'd use your imagination.

I like crafts that come out of poverty or necessity. There used to be hobby shops where you'd get your supplies, and then you'd use your imagination.

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They just expected it to you know... Paul, Steve and I could have hired our own publicist, if we wanted to, but I kind of liked the way it was more of a cult thing and those that liked it, liked it, you know what I mean?

They just expected it to you know... Paul, Steve and I could have hired our own publicist, if we wanted to, but I kind of liked the way it was more of a cult thing and those that liked it, liked it, you know what I mean?

Amy Sedaris

I really don't like going out. I don't like restaurants because I don't like the idea of someone, a waitress, being responsible for my evening. I like seconds, and more, and lots of conversation, and I've always hated the idea that in a restaurant an evening just ends. I find that incredibly depressing.

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I like to make things, but I looked at old craft books on weaving or mosaics or whatever, I'm like, 'I don't really know anything about that stuff.'

I like to make things, but I looked at old craft books on weaving or mosaics or whatever, I'm like, 'I don't really know anything about that stuff.'

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I'm very domestic; I love cleaning. I love cooking. I like waiting on people. I just like to make things. I don't break that down to be weakness, or the only things women can do, or putting me back 20 years.

I'm very domestic; I love cleaning. I love cooking. I like waiting on people. I just like to make things. I don't break that down to be weakness, or the only things women can do, or putting me back 20 years.

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I have a couple freeloader friends, but it's okay. I know they're gonna come in with their arms flying in the air empty-handed.

I have a couple freeloader friends, but it's okay. I know they're gonna come in with their arms flying in the air empty-handed.

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I feel confident writing on my feet with improv, but it's different when you're sitting down and writing it out.

I feel confident writing on my feet with improv, but it's different when you're sitting down and writing it out.

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