The World Motivation
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it.
“I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it.”
— Bea Arthur · Short Time
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it.
No fruit. No veggie.
I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. I've seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures from another planet when they're told they are supposed to be playing comedy.
I'm 5-feet-9, I have a deep voice, and I have a way with a line. What can I do about it? I can't stay home waiting for something different. I think it's a total waste of energy worrying about typecasting.
I really feel all my adult life has been spent in that little black box. If a wonderful part on TV came along I would do it. But I don't want to do a recurring role. It would just be my luck that the thing would be successful. I'm old enough now and also secure enough financially that I really only want to do what I want to do.
Everybody gets caught up in everything, but at the end of the day we're all just here for a short time, so we may as well enjoy it.
In my short time in Congress, I've learned it's a lot easier to find a reason to vote against something than to vote it.
I worked in TV for a short time and couldn't stand the fact that we'd always be filming someone talking, just giving information.
The President has a short time to let people know that he is serious about getting spending under control.
Cease-fire is important, but it can last only for a very, very, very short time.