I once heard an exec say, "If you don't ask for it, we can't give it to you." We can't go through our lives just being grateful for everything.
Ellie KemperI've never had prejudice against me because of being a woman in comedy, I've never felt any sort of unfairness because of that - but I do think it is naive to think that it doesn't exist.
Ellie KemperMy painting teacher in high school used to say, 'I can't paint like I want to, but through practice I'll get better.' But I don't think that's true. I think sometimes you just can't paint.
Ellie Kemper