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