There have been more than a few memorable Lena Dunham quotes [1] over the past couple of years, as the candid star happily opens up about everything from sex to success. Fans of her TV show, Girls [2], know that she regularly brings that trademark humor to the screen, and in her new book, Not That Kind of Girl [3], Lena's signature wit and charm hit the page as she offers up even more clever and insightful lines to remember. Take a look at some of the must-read quotes from her book, then check out more great memoirs by funny women [4].
On Feminism and Self-Respect
- "There is nothing gutsier to me than a person announcing that their story is one that deserves to be told, especially if that person is a woman."
- "When someone shows you how little you mean to them and you keep coming back for more, before you know it you start to mean less to yourself."
On Love
- "Here's who it's okay to share a bed with: . . . A heating pad. An empty bag of pita chips. The love of your life."
- "There's a certain grace to having your heart broken."
- "It's okay to change your mind. About a feeling, a person, a promise of love."
- "We both followed our hearts and had no choice but to hurt each other deeply."
- "What a snarky jerk. (Obviously, I later slept with him.)"
On Food
- "It's better to eat little bits of everything than large amounts of one thing. If that fails, try large amounts of everything."
- "In terms of packing, all you need is clean underwear and a loaf of bread."
On Self-Reflection and Life Lessons
- "At a brunch potluck, I realize that I do, in fact, hate everybody."
- "I've always had a talent for recognizing when I am in a moment worth being nostalgic for."
- "The people accusing me of being productive don't know how hard it is for me to just bend my elbow sometimes."
- "Don't put yourself in situations you'd like to run away from. But when you run, run back to yourself."
