I must be free... free to do what I like, say what I like, write what I like, within the limits prescribed for me by my own sense of what is seemly and fitting.

It is not my wish to lounge about the college and fatten on a fellowship all my days. I am always trying to look upon a college life as a medium not an end.

Literature is my calling To hold up the mirror to my countrymen comes natural to me; and in the open field of invention I am not without hopes of giving them pleasure.

Every man should follow the bent of his nature in art and letters, always provided that he does not offend against the rules of morality and good taste.

I don't think my career would be as good if I were a serious actress. Comedy is less age-conscious.

I never looked at my future as comedy. Even at Second City, I always thought of it as acting. I knew I was going to be an actor, financially, emotionally, egotistically. I still don't think I'm in comedy.

I think the key to working with my husband is that collaboration in comedy is best.

Comedy can't be about continuous success.