Lucille Ball

Lucille Dsire Ball (August 6, 1911 - April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedian and star of I Love Lucy. A 'B-grade' movie star of the 1930s and 1940s, she later achieved tremendous success as a television actress, and became one of the most popular stars in American history.

8 Quotes

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

Lucille Ball

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

Lucille Ball

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

Lucille Ball

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

Lucille Ball

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

Lucille Ball

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.

Lucille Ball

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

Lucille Ball

Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.

Lucille Ball