Teri Garr
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Biography
Terry Ann "Teri" Garr was an American actress, comedian and dancer. Known for her comedic roles in film and television in the 1970s and 1980s, she often played women struggling to cope with the life-changing experiences of their husbands, children or boyfriends.
"If you get a diagnosis, get on a therapy, keep a good attitude and keep your sense of humor."
"You can be diagnosed and treated early. And there is hope for the future."
"I don't want to say I'm envious of any other woman's body. It's a bad myth to perpetuate. Women have enough trouble liking themselves."
"I have an enormous fondness for delicious food. It's very comforting."
"I refused David Letterman's proposal of marriage for obvious reasons, but thanks for asking."
"You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself."
"Seventy-five percent of MS sufferers are women."
"I think it's critical, a sense of humor. It did help me - it does help me, continuously."
"Take a step back, evaluate what is important, and enjoy life."
"I'm wondering if they haven't reported all the people with MS, because if all of the cases were reported, the government would have to step in and give more financial aid to us."
"It doesn't help to contemplate how sad your life is. You have to move on."
"Win or lose, star or not, you wait for your car with everyone else, and waiting for your car is a drag."