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About Joan Rivers
American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host
Joan Rivers was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer, and television host. She was known for a blunt style of comedy that often crossed into controversy, and for helping open doors for women in comedy. She was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky. Her act was built around self-deprecation, sharp observations, and jokes aimed at celebrities and politicians, all delivered in a recognizable New York accent. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, and was also nominated for a Tony Award.
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- “Don't tell your kids you had an easy birth or they won't respect you. For years I used to wake up my daughter…”Joan Rivers
- “Liked" was the kiss of death. "Loved" or "hated" interested him. At least the performer had aroused emotion.”Joan Rivers
- “Diets, like clothes, should be tailored to you.”Joan Rivers
- “Your child is never not your child. You can be 90 and your mother 120, but your mother is still worried about…”Joan Rivers
Reflections: more sayings
- “It is like any sport. You practise thousands of times and you miss the simplest ball and you don't understand…”Jimmy White
- “To see the line between being good and bad is really thin. It's not easy for anyone, not the manager, the pla…”Mikel Arteta
- “That's your goal every week: to put yourself in contention. There's a lot of circumstances and a lot of thing…”Kevin Harvick
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Books by Joan Rivers
Murder at the Academy Awards
2009
Bouncing Back
1997
I hate everyone--starting with me
2013
Diary of a mad diva
2014
Don't Count the Candles
1999