1911-1989, American Actress, Producer
I regret the passing of the studio system. I was very appreciative of it because I had no talent.
Lucille Ball – [Regret]


I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can.
Lucille Ball – [Knowledge]


If you want something done, ask a busy person to do it. The more things you do, the more you can do.
Lucille Ball – [Effort]


Knowing what you can not do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that's good taste.
Lucille Ball – [Ability]


Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball – [Self-esteem]


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 – [Luck]


The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Lucille Ball – [Age and Aging]


You see much more of your children once they leave home.
Lucille Ball – [Children]