Alex Borstein

“Divorce is like a death. It’s a death of a promise. It’s a death of a dream.”

“I love that there's a show that sees that a woman who is not 22 and a size 0 can be a leading lady, can be a sexual person, can be a romantic.”

“So what if you're not the prettiest girl in the room? So what if you're not the most popular? So what? You're you.”

“For a long time, I was a 'character actress,' which is a nice way of saying 'unattractive.'”

“My advice to women is not to be afraid of your anger.”

“The best part of being a mom to me is the unconditional love.”

“My grandmother was a Holocaust survivor. It's part of my history, and I feel a responsibility to keep that story alive.”

“Step out of line, ladies. Step out of line.”

“I am a woman, so I am a feminist. I think it’s just that simple.”

“I don't think you can be a comedian and not be a little bit of a sad clown.”

“I am a big believer in to-do lists. I'm a big believer in goal-setting.”

“I love voice-over work. It's the best gig in the world.”

“Comedy is a great tool. It's a way to be completely honest and not get punched in the face.”

“I went to a women’s college. I did not learn how to be a woman. I learned how to be a person.”

“What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.”