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45 quotes by Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas Thomas in That Girl (1968) Born Margaret Julia Thomas (1937-11-21) November 21, 1937 (age 77) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Alma mater University of Southern California (B.A., 1959) Occupation Actress, producer, activist, philanthropist Years active 1960–present Spouse(s) Phil Donahue (1980–present) Margaret Julia "Marlo" Thomas (born November 21, 1937) is an American actress, producer, and social activist known for...
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My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.

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When I was growing up, my mother was always a friend to my siblings and me (in addition to being all the other things a mom is), and I was always... →

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I think loss of loved ones is the hardest blow in life.

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I don't think homosexuality is a choice. Society forces you to think it's a choice, but in fact, it's in one's nature. The choice is... →

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My mother was a strong-willed and opinionated woman - a Sicilian! - and if she didn't like something, she'd let you know about it. So her... →

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Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not... →

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For me, it's the unexpected and surprising combinations of produce that are the most exciting and lure me into the kitchen for a little bit of... →

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Despite our ever-connective technology, neither Skype nor Facebook - not even a telephone call - can come close to the joy of being with loved ones... →

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When I look back at those pictures of my mother performing - and listen to her recordings - it makes me sad to think that all of that joy she found... →

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One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.

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The rejection that we all take and the sadness and the aggravation and the loss of jobs and all of the things that we live through in our lives... →

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I've always been a champion of kids pursuing their dreams. But sometimes in life, extraordinary circumstances may force us to temporarily put our... →

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Fame lost its appeal for me when I went into a public restroom and an autograph seeker handed me a pen and paper under the stall door.

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