Julia Louis
Julia Louis
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfusis an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is known for her work in television comedy, including Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Veep...
chocolate pieces ifs
If I have chocolate around, I will eat it. I love it, I love it, I love it. I like a piece every day.
way joyful endeavor
Doing actual comedic material is just about the most joyful endeavor ever. That's the truth. The only time it's not funny is when business gets in the way.
mom parent sense-of-humor
Keeping a sense of humor about life. My parents divorced when I was 8, and whenever I felt down, my mom would remind me that a sense of humor gets you through just about anything.
thinking hell harder
It is, I think, harder for women. I haven't quite figured it out, and all of my women friends haven't figured it out -how the hell do you do this? How do you work and have families?
lying people ambitious
Anybody who is an ambitious politician would never ever aspire to a Vice Presidency. And yet, people find themselves in that position, and so, therein lies the rub.
challenges succeed hollywood
There is tremendous inequity in Hollywood and politics, and I would say globally it's challenging to be a woman and succeed.
term
I really do like to work. I will work again. But on my terms.
effort pay way
There is sexism -- I'm not denying its existence. But I'm saying that I will deny its effort against me. I just pay it no nevermind and say, 'Get out of my way.'
fun home differences
If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.
challenges trying comedy
I never go about a new project as if I'm trying ot redefine myself. I just like to work, and I'm excited by material I find challenging and - if it's a comedy - exceptionally funny.
cutting water sun
I'm not the type to cut back on hot showers, but there's no harm in hot water when it's warmed by the sun.
children care able
I'm particularly fortunate to be in a position where I can bring my child to work and be able to get good child care. Not a lot of women have that.