Lisa Lampanelli Quotes

Since we have to speak well of the dead, let's knock them while they're alive.

We are always full of the types of people who retire or die. But they are never saying 'This guy is really unbelievable; we're alive to witness an exceptional performer.' I think we should recognise that while we are still racing.

Receiving praise from Cristiano Ronaldo is a joy.

Anytime anybody impersonates you, it's a great compliment.

I think you have to show homage to creators.

Eulogy. Praise of a person who has either the advantages of wealth and power, or the consideration to be dead.

A person places themselves on a level with the ones they praise.

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

If Uncle Martin were here today, he would surely commend us for giving honor where honor is due.

If people want to compare me to Danny DeVito, that's the biggest gift there is. I think Danny DeVito is fantastic.

I take anything other than 'you big pig!' as a compliment.

I would be absolutely honored if I made Jon Hamm crack, because he is uncrackable.

It's always flattering when somebody you really respect and like wants you to be involved in their project - let alone writes a part with your voice in mind.

If anyone asks for your autograph they're showing you respect and give it back to them.

Actually, I take it as a compliment. Diva is a derivative of divine. That's quite a title to carry around.

Imitation is obviously a great form of flattery.

I thought, 'OK, Melissa Gilbert is playing my mom, and I'm playing her old role - no pressure.' So I went up to Melissa and said, 'It's such an honor playing your daughter,' and she smiled and said, 'Oh, shut up.' I thought, 'Great, a normal person.'

There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket.

I'm shocked at being recognized.

May Honor be given to whom Honor may be due.

It has always been found, that the virtuous are far from being indifferent to praise.

Permit me also to express my great admiration of the thoughts expressed by you, with such eloquent simplicity & appropriateness, at the consecration of the cemetery. I should be glad, if I could flatter myself that I came as near to the central idea of the occasion, in two hours, as you did in two minutes.

Sometime you need to give credit to the opposition.

I'm flattered that people want to hear me talk about nothing.

It's a trippy and really magical experience when people like Michelle Obama are looking at you saying, 'Great job,' when all you want to do is say, 'Great job,' to the First Lady of our country.