“I think everyone's intentions are to become a performer at first. But ...” — Tina Fey Quote

“I think everyone's intentions are to become a performer at first. But by the time I was in high school and college, I discovered that I liked writing and that I was probably a little better at it.”

“If you want to be a screenwriter, take an acting class to get a sense of what you're asking actors to do. Learning other skills will help you communicate with people and respect what they do.”

“I think for women especially, you need to have a plan. I need to have some other ways to generate income, so I don't have to stretch my face or lift the top of my head with surgery or something.”

“My father kicked me out of the house by the time I was 16.”

“I was the seventh in the family. By the time I came along, one brother and two sisters had already become teachers, and this was the sort of path carved out for the rest of the family.”

“I met the Santana band when I was 14. By the time I was 15, I was a member of the band.”