Tina Fey Quotes

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.

So many people always try to help me carry my luggage and help me do things I can do myself. If I can do it myself, I'm going to do it myself. I'm not going to let other people do it for me, and I think that's a big part of where I came from. I'm not a real prissy girl.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.

But I've had to act and not depend on my voice so much.

I'm a good acting partner for me... when I don't have anyone else, I do really well!

I just come do what I've got to do, play my game. And I don't worry if anybody likes it.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

I don't need someone else's power. I'm obtaining my own.

I don't need anybody to tell me how to be alive.

We can and we will solve our problems for ourselves. We know how. We can, and we will.

It's important to keep your power and not give it up.

I train as smart as I can. I'm not concerned what others think. I do what works for me.

Some people have tried to change me and tell me what to do, but I haven't done it, and it's worked for me.

I'm going to give it my all, but I'm also going to know my worth, know that I have options, and that's the best feeling in the world.

I've always been alone, done things by myself and stood stronger than the others.

I'm talented and I don't listen to people. I have a mind of my own.

I am a fiercely independent person, and I am no one's pawn.

I'll handle living on my own. You've got to learn somehow. I'll take it all in my stride like I do everything else.

I can't let anybody tell me what I'm going to be.

I don't feel like I'm influenced by anybody, but I feel I'm definitely becoming more a leader.

I don't have a role model.

As an only child, you've got to stand up for yourself.

You have trust in what you think. If you splinter yourself and try to please everyone, you can’t. It’s important to stay the course. I don’t think I would have lasted this long if I’d listened to anyone. You have to listen somewhat and then put that to the side and know that what you do matters.

Don't be a damned ammunition wagon. Be a rifle!

Be a leader, not a follower. Never let anyone tell you what you can and cannot be.