Jane Wagner Quotes

Jane Wagner is an American writer, director and producer. Wagner is best known as Lily Tomlin's comedy writer, collaborator and wife.She is the author of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, The Incredible Shrinking Woman and other Tomlin vehicles. Wikipedia  

✵ 2. February 1935
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Famous Jane Wagner Quotes

“All my life, I've always wanted to be somebody, but I see now I should have been more specific.”

"Chrissy"
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“It's my belief we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.”

"Trudy"
Unsourced variants: I personally think we developed language because of our deep inner need to complain.
Man invented language to satisfy his deep inner need to complain.
Source: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it….”

As "Trudy"
Contributions of Jane Wagner, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“If truth is beauty, how come no one has their hair done in the library?”

Other material for Lily Tomlin

“Sometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.”

Other material for Lily Tomlin

Jane Wagner Quotes

“The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.”

Other material for Lily Tomlin

“No matter how cynical you become, it's never enough to keep up.”

Lily
Unsourced variant: No matter how cynical you get, it is impossible to keep up.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Remember we're all in this alone.”

Contributions of Jane Wagner, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Reality is a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.”

"Trudy"
Unsourced variant: Reality is a crutch for people who can't handle drugs.
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“If I had known what it would be like to have it all… I might have been willing to settle for less.”

"Lyn"
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Sometimes I feel like a figment of my own imagination.”

As "Chrissy"
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.”

Other material for Lily Tomlin

“The best mind-altering drug is truth.”

Other material for Lily Tomlin

“When you're dancing the mystical dance of the molecules, you're not the one who's leading.”

"Trudy"
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Reality is nothing but a collective hunch.”

"Trudy"
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“Your problem is your role models were models.”

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

“I bet the worst part about dying is the part where your whole life passes before you.”

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe (1985)

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