Janeane Garofalo is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She was born on September 28, 1964, in Newton, New Jersey, USA. Garofalo started her career in stand-up comedy in the late 1980s and gained prominence as a cast member on the Ben Stiller Show, a sketch comedy show that aired in the early 1990s.
She then went on to appear in various films and television shows, often portraying sarcastic and outspoken characters. Some of her notable film roles include “Reality Bites,” “The Truth About Cats & Dogs,” and “The Matchmaker.” In television, she has appeared in shows like “The Larry Sanders Show,” “24,” and “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.”
Apart from her acting career, Garofalo is known for her political activism and outspoken commentary on various social and political issues. She has been an advocate for progressive causes and has participated in numerous political rallies and events.
Garofalo continues to be active in the entertainment industry, appearing in films, television shows, and continuing her stand-up comedy performances. Her distinctive style and wit have made her a beloved figure in both comedy and entertainment circles.
Janeane Garofalo Quotes
01. “Taking into account the public’s regrettable lack of taste, it is incumbent upon you not to fit in.”
― Janeane Garofalo
02. “To me, there is no greater act of courage than being the one who kisses first.”
― Janeane Garofalo
03. “I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things. The glass is always half-empty. And cracked. And I just cut my lip on it. And chipped a tooth.”
― Janeane Garofalo
04. “Your average person wouldn’t recognize a sublime entity if it attempted to fist fuck them while waiting in line for the next Batman sequel. ”
― Janeane Garofalo
05. “Many people feel that mass acceptance and smooth socialization are desirable life paths for a young adult… Many people are often wrong… Don’t bother being nice. Being popular and well liked is not in your best interest. Let me be more clear; if you behave in a manner pleasing to most, then you are probably doing something wrong. The masses have never been arbiters of the sublime, and they often fail to recognize the truly great individual. Taking into account the public’s regrettable lack of taste, it is incumbent upon you not to fit in.”
― Janeane Garofalo
06. “People think that you are a nasty, selfish person if you don`t want to have children.”
― Janeane Garofalo
07. “There is no way any rational, reasonable person can say that the Bush Administration has been good for America.”
― Janeane Garofalo
08. “Leaving your ears open to the suggestions of others only closes the mind’s eye, thereby creating a type of spiritual glaucoma.”
― Janeane Garofalo
