I don't wear a wig. I'd feel terrible onstage with a wig. I hate to be so 'Actors Studio'-ish, but I like to feel it's me out there.

I don't dislike the way I look. I think I look fine. I think I look extraordinary for 88. And I've got energy. Out of my way.

I always say, 'If you can't give a reason for the banana peel being in the alley, then don't have the comic slide over it.' Do you understand what I mean? First explain how the banana peel got there quickly. And then there's a reason for all the comedy.

I care about money, very much. I want it. I don't ever want to be without it. My mother once said about me, 'Elaine has to have money.'

I'm going to do less performing because I'm tired. It's hard to convince anybody that you're just going to take it easy.

All of the writing on '30 Rock' is a joy to go into. It's pretty hot stuff.

I get sick of saying how hard everything is. It's hard to get up in the morning. Everything's hard. Everything takes effort.