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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: 61 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.

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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.

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Books are challenging and inspirational to me.

Books are challenging and inspirational to me.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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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I wouldn't call myself a shut-in. I have the ability to leave my home; I just choose not to. But because I'm such a homebody, it's important to be surrounded by things I love.

I wouldn't call myself a shut-in. I have the ability to leave my home; I just choose not to. But because I'm such a homebody, it's important to be surrounded by things I love.

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I love theatrical props: a cup filled with solid fake tea, say, or a collection of fake food, including a rubber turkey, which, during the holidays, I wrap in tinfoil so it appears to have just come out of the oven.

I love theatrical props: a cup filled with solid fake tea, say, or a collection of fake food, including a rubber turkey, which, during the holidays, I wrap in tinfoil so it appears to have just come out of the oven.

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In all the land there is only one you, possibly two, but seldom more than sixteen.

In all the land there is only one you, possibly two, but seldom more than sixteen.

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I love cop shows and crime books and thrillers, and before I die I'm gonna play a cop.

I love cop shows and crime books and thrillers, and before I die I'm gonna play a cop.

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I have a lot of fake food in my apartment, but I'm picky about it. Old plaster food, like from the '50s is really nice, hollowed out paper-mache food from old plays - the new stuff just looks too good.

I have a lot of fake food in my apartment, but I'm picky about it. Old plaster food, like from the '50s is really nice, hollowed out paper-mache food from old plays - the new stuff just looks too good.

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I live in the moment.

I live in the moment.

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I swear I want to be a food model.

I swear I want to be a food model.

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I think it's still kind of weird to memorize a line, because you're supposed to 'be' this person, you know? So then its like, if I'm really this person, how can I be in the moment if I know there's just one line I'm supposed to say? It doesn't feel natural. I always just kind of want to say whatever comes up.

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I'm not a good storyteller. I always think I'm going to get interrupted, or something's going to get edited. I think that comes from being in a large family, so you have to get your story in really quick or someone cuts you off.

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I love costumes. My dream growing up was always to have my own costume and prop shop.

I love costumes. My dream growing up was always to have my own costume and prop shop.

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I like working with the public, and I like that it's really hard work.

I like working with the public, and I like that it's really hard work.

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Usually I'm the one asking somebody to do something because I don't know how to finish it. I'm like, 'Do this for me' because I'm just resistant to learning.

Usually I'm the one asking somebody to do something because I don't know how to finish it. I'm like, 'Do this for me' because I'm just resistant to learning.

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I like to just make things... If I have the TV on, I'm not just going to sit there. I want to do something with my hands; I've always got a project. Or I get a small group of people over, and I say, 'Let's make these things today.'

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I have a very muscular face.

I have a very muscular face.

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Don't make anybody a homemade gift. Unless you're really good, or it's going to be really practical. If it's a little thing you think is cute 'cause you made it, just forget it.

Don't make anybody a homemade gift. Unless you're really good, or it's going to be really practical. If it's a little thing you think is cute 'cause you made it, just forget it.

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I'm always more attracted to the unattractive.

I'm always more attracted to the unattractive.

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I'd just much rather see an ugly person take the trash out than see somebody really pretty taking the trash out.

I'd just much rather see an ugly person take the trash out than see somebody really pretty taking the trash out.

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I am an aging Girl Scout.

I am an aging Girl Scout.

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I always find something to keep me busy.

I always find something to keep me busy.

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I like to entertain in all aspects. When you're with somebody and you're out, you want to be entertained. I like to be around entertaining people. Even if they're bored, and you're in a convalescent home, there's something entertaining about that, in a way.

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It was more of their quirky show. It was more like a cult show. The ratings weren't really that high.

It was more of their quirky show. It was more like a cult show. The ratings weren't really that high.

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David and Dad didn't get along too well growing up. I mean we all got along, but it was harder on David, because David wasn't going to be the son that Dad wanted. But now they're like best friends.

David and Dad didn't get along too well growing up. I mean we all got along, but it was harder on David, because David wasn't going to be the son that Dad wanted. But now they're like best friends.

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I failed first grade, which is my biggest problem. You always feel like a failure, like you're stupid.

I failed first grade, which is my biggest problem. You always feel like a failure, like you're stupid.

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I'm not a first-place person.

I'm not a first-place person.

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I'm not ambitious.

I'm not ambitious.

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I just like to have the ideas. Other people can help see them through.

I just like to have the ideas. Other people can help see them through.

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I choose to do unattractive people, because then I can pretend they think they're attractive.

I choose to do unattractive people, because then I can pretend they think they're attractive.

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My characters always like themselves.

My characters always like themselves.

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I'd rather have a part where you walk into a room and you leave. That's perfect for me.

I'd rather have a part where you walk into a room and you leave. That's perfect for me.

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I have no desire to carry a movie.

I have no desire to carry a movie.

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Whenever I do your show, sometimes I get a little check in the mail and then I take that check and buy a new pair of shoes, and then I wear those shoes the next time I do your show.

Whenever I do your show, sometimes I get a little check in the mail and then I take that check and buy a new pair of shoes, and then I wear those shoes the next time I do your show.

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Well I went to New Orleans to cover the jazz festival for Trio, it's this new arts channel, it's really great.

Well I went to New Orleans to cover the jazz festival for Trio, it's this new arts channel, it's really great.

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My kitchen's pink, like skin-tone pink, and I lowered my spice rack so it's eye level - it's true! - and my phone, so I can reach it when I fall, it's right there.

My kitchen's pink, like skin-tone pink, and I lowered my spice rack so it's eye level - it's true! - and my phone, so I can reach it when I fall, it's right there.

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But I love how people who are musical, they know how to dress.

But I love how people who are musical, they know how to dress.

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I stayed in New York City for the first time, I'd always wanted to do that.

I stayed in New York City for the first time, I'd always wanted to do that.

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I hate playing pretty or sane people. Most people are not attractive or all there.

I hate playing pretty or sane people. Most people are not attractive or all there.

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Gay guys know how to craft, and they craft really well. Straight guys, forget it.

Gay guys know how to craft, and they craft really well. Straight guys, forget it.

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You think in a different way when you don't have any money. The joy of poverty is that you use your imagination to come up with stuff.

You think in a different way when you don't have any money. The joy of poverty is that you use your imagination to come up with stuff.

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I feel so free and open to ideas, and I get inspired by everything.

I feel so free and open to ideas, and I get inspired by everything.

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Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.

Sometimes losing a pet is more painful than losing a human because in the case of the pet, you were not pretending to love it.

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I always knew I didn't want kids, and I didn't want to get married.

I always knew I didn't want kids, and I didn't want to get married.

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There's humor in everything. There's gotta be humor in everything.

There's humor in everything. There's gotta be humor in everything.

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A lot of crafters, they're shut-ins.

A lot of crafters, they're shut-ins.

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I like to play unattractive people who think they're pretty. You can do what you want, but I prefer to look interesting.

I like to play unattractive people who think they're pretty. You can do what you want, but I prefer to look interesting.

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If I'm creating something for myself, then I want to have fun.

If I'm creating something for myself, then I want to have fun.

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I can't imagine going to an all-girls school. I went to a public school.

I can't imagine going to an all-girls school. I went to a public school.

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Don't answer the door in a wedding dress and veil, he might not think you're joking.

Don't answer the door in a wedding dress and veil, he might not think you're joking.

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If I know I have to memorize lines, I'm really gonna try to memorize lines. It's hard for me sometimes, because somebody wrote these words and you're trying really hard to get them the way they said it.

If I know I have to memorize lines, I'm really gonna try to memorize lines. It's hard for me sometimes, because somebody wrote these words and you're trying really hard to get them the way they said it.

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People always think I'm Amy Poehler, which never bothers me. I mean, Amy Poehler is great.

People always think I'm Amy Poehler, which never bothers me. I mean, Amy Poehler is great.

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My mother always said 'Don't bother other people.' I think that's good advice.

My mother always said 'Don't bother other people.' I think that's good advice.

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People that know me know that I cook. I cook every night.

People that know me know that I cook. I cook every night.

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I like people who would rather something be discovered than shoved in your face.

I like people who would rather something be discovered than shoved in your face.

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When I'm by myself, I never play music. I have a lot of it, for a girl, but I don't listen to it a lot. I hate picking music out; I'm not good at it.

When I'm by myself, I never play music. I have a lot of it, for a girl, but I don't listen to it a lot. I hate picking music out; I'm not good at it.

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A lot of times girls think they're funny, but they want to pretty at the same time, and if you want to be funny, you have to be willing to get ugly.

A lot of times girls think they're funny, but they want to pretty at the same time, and if you want to be funny, you have to be willing to get ugly.

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I'm drawn to people who look different. I'm not exploiting. I'm not making fun of them. I'm drawn to them.

I'm drawn to people who look different. I'm not exploiting. I'm not making fun of them. I'm drawn to them.

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On the off chance that you have children, don't clean up at all. As children, my brother and sister and I loved waking up early and playing cocktail party with the leftover debris

On the off chance that you have children, don't clean up at all. As children, my brother and sister and I loved waking up early and playing cocktail party with the leftover debris

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I like working with the public, I like working with food, and I like making cash.

I like working with the public, I like working with food, and I like making cash.

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The moment someone says, “Hey, everyone, listen to the words in this song,” your party is over.

The moment someone says, “Hey, everyone, listen to the words in this song,” your party is over.

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