Janeane Garofalo

“To combat social awkwardness, I would just act like I couldn't be bothered - that kind of aloof persona or aloof demeanor. It's so off-putting.”

“When I see the American flag, I go, 'Oh my God, you're insulting me.'”

“I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happened because I've never been considered an outwardly funny person-as the people in this room will attest.”

“I think I failed miserably on NewsRadio. I was very nervous because of the caliber of the cast - especially Dave Foley - so I think I did a terrible job.”

“I love a nice cooking show. It's as aesthetically pleasing as any other thing that tempts the senses, I suppose.”

“I'm a walker. I enjoy walking, which I think psychologically expresses my feelings of wanting liberation without exerting myself too much.”

“I'm not a cook. I like to watch the Food Network, but I don't like to cook.”

“I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happened because I've never been considered an outwardly funny person.”

“I can do most anything and not have a problem with it. The only time I have negative attention is when I run naked through the streets brandishing a handgun.”

“I guess intractable right-wing ideologues are my mortal enemy.”

“When Communist U.S.S.R. was a superpower, the world was better off. The right-wing media is trying to marginalize the peace movement.”

“I was thrilled to work opposite Carl Reiner and Robert De Niro. Mr. Reiner was very chatty and delightful, but I learned that if you want Robert De Niro to like you, don't speak at all, and...”

“Tina Fey is part of a generation of women who have changed the face of comedy at 'Second City,' 'SNL,' in sitcoms and in film.”

“The world would be better off with multiple superpowers. When Communist USSR was a superpower, the world was better off.”