Mother Jean

Famous quotes containing the words mother and/or jean:

“The reason I’m in this business, I assume all performers are—it’s “Look at me, Ma!” It’s acceptance, you know—”Look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma.” And if your mother watches, you’ll show off till you’re exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!”
—Lenny Bruce (1925–1966)

“I only drink to make other people seem more interesting.”
—George Jean Nathan (1882–1958)