Lucille Ball Quotes

A collection of quotes by Lucille Ball.

Lucille Ball (1911-1989) was an iconic American actress, comedienne, model, and studio executive. Born and raised in Jamestown, New York, Ball discovered her passion for performing at a young age. Initially pursuing a career as a model, she eventually transitioned into acting and found success on Broadway in the 1930s.

However, it was her groundbreaking television career that made her a household name. Ball's most famous role came in the 1950s with the sitcom "I Love Lucy." Playing the spirited and mischievous Lucy Ricardo, she showcased her incredible comedic talent, cementing her place as a comedy legend. The show, co-starring her real-life husband Desi Arnaz, became an instant hit and set the standard for future sitcoms.

Throughout her career, Ball broke barriers in the entertainment industry. She was the first woman to head a major production company, Desilu Productions, which produced successful shows such as "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Star Trek." Additionally, she was a successful businesswoman and pioneer for women in television.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ball's personal life was marked by several marriages and divorces. Her enduring legacy as a comedic genius and her influence on the television industry continue to be celebrated long after her passing. Lucille Ball remains an icon in American entertainment history.

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work - and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't.

It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you

It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy.

I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things tha

I'd rather regret the things I have done than the things that I haven't.

People either have comedy or they don't. You can't teach it

People either have comedy or they don't. You can't teach it to them.

Humor Funny Inspirational

I hate failure and that divorce was a Number One failure in

I hate failure and that divorce was a Number One failure in my eyes. It was the worst period of my life. Neither Desi nor I have been the same since, physically or mentally.

Failure

How I Love Lucy was born? We decided that instead of divorce

How I Love Lucy was born? We decided that instead of divorce lawyers profiting from our mistakes, we'd profit from them.

Love

In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardes

In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardest to come by.

Good

I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the thing

I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.

Wisdom

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel f

In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.

Herman Melville

Faith Reason

You see much more of your children once they leave home.

You see much more of your children once they leave home.

Children

If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The

If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.

Effort

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing w

Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.

Ability

I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than kn

I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.

Knowledge

I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very apprec

I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.

Regret & Remorse

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on

Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it, and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: hard work -- and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't.

Luck

Women's Lib? Oh, I'm afraid it doesn't interest me one bit.

Women's Lib? Oh, I'm afraid it doesn't interest me one bit. I've been so liberated it hurts.

Women

I am a real ham. I love an audience. I work better with an a

I am a real ham. I love an audience. I work better with an audience. I am dead, in fact, without one.

Work

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly,

The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.

Age

Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in lov

Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead.

Life

I'm not funny. What I am is brave.

I'm not funny. What I am is brave.

Funny