Amy Poehler is one of the biggest talents in Hollywood - the 44-year-old is a successful comedian, actress, voice artist, director, producer, and writer. Her debut book, Yes Please, is a New York Times Number One Bestseller and continues to be met with critical acclaim today. With that in mind, here we present our list of the top nine most inspiring and fantastic quotes from Yes Please. Well, what are you waiting for? Check it out for yourself below!
Number Nine: Amy Poehler On Figuring Life Out
The first standout quote to kick off our list is Poehler's commentary on the struggle of figuring out what you want to do in your twenties. She writes, "I think we should stop asking people in their twenties what they 'want to do' and start asking them what they don't want to do."
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Poehler took another approach to crying during an argument when she wrote, "However, if you do start crying in an argument and someone asks why, you can always say, 'I'm just crying because of how wrong you are.'"
Number Seven: On Relaxing
Amy Poehler is a really busy woman, and so she takes relaxing very seriously - but only when she's ready. It can be frustrating being told to relax, and Poehler commented on this when she wrote, "Telling me to relax or smile when I'm angry is like bringing a birthday cake into an ape sanctuary. You're just asking to get your nose and genitals bitten off."
Number Six: On Learning
It can be overwhelming to pick up a new skill, even if you're extremely motivated. Poehler gives a great piece of advice about how to begin learning a new skill: "Watching great people do what you love is a good way to start learning how to do it yourself."
Number Five: On