“I'm like Jay Gatsby. I like to throw the party and then stand back, looking gorgeous. Stand back and watch it.”

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The speaker compares herself to Jay Gatsby to say she enjoys hosting and creating the atmosphere, but prefers to remain apart and observe afterward. The quote suggests pride in presentation and in watching others enjoy what she set up.

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About Jane Lynch

American actress, comedian, and singer

Jane Marie Lynch is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is known for starring and recurring roles in television comedy, and she has built a career around performance that is sharply comic and widely recognized. Her honors include a Golden Globe, six Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2013, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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