Improvisation is almost like the retarded cousin in the comedy world. Weve been trying forever to get improvisation on TV. Its just like stand-up. Its best when its just left alone. It doesnt translate always on TV. Its best live. – Amy Poehler
I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebodys passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesnt mind leading. – Amy Poehler
When youre a stay-at-home mother you have to pretend its really boring, but its not. Its enriching and fulfilling, and an amazing experience. And then when youre a working mother you have to pretend that you feel guilty all day long. – Amy Poehler
I cannot stress enough that the answer to lifes questions is often in peoples faces. Try putting your iPhones down once in a while, and look in peoples faces. Peoples faces will tell you amazing things. Like if they are angry, or nauseous or asleep. – Amy Poehler