Loved ones bid farewell to Joan Rivers yesterday morning at a private Jewish temple in Manhattan. Known for her lightening fast wit and sharp tongue, Joan became a comedic legend through her no-holds-barred approach, often poking fun at herself. Joan was a pioneer for women in her industry, and a notable style icon. Joan’s daughter, Melissa Rivers, said last week; “My mother’s greatest joy in life was to make people laugh.” Although that is difficult to do right now, I know her final wish would be that we return to laughing soon.” Grazia pays tribute to her beauty, spirit and genius with some of our favourite Joan Rivers quotes. Rest in peace, Joan.
- “People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can have a key made.”
- “I wish I had a twin, so I could know what I’d look like without plastic surgery.”
- “The fun of working on the road means stealing from hotels. I’ve been doing it for so long, I have a set of towels from the Ark.”
- “I don’t exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor.”
- “I succeed by saying what everyone else is thinking.”
- “Looking fifty is great—if you’re sixty.”
- “Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century.”
- “The only way I can get a man to touch me at this age is plastic surgery.”
- “I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can’t make it through one door, I’ll go through another door—or I’ll make a door. Something terrific will come no matter how dark the present.”
- “At my funeral, I want Meryl Streep crying in five different accents”.
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