Jackee Harry Quotes
Born: August 14, 1956
Jackée Harry, a trailblazing actress and comedian, infuses her wisdom with the vibrant energy of resilience and authenticity. Rising to fame as the iconic Lisa on 227, she became a symbol of unapologetic self-expression and grace under pressure. Her philosophy centers on embracing one’s unique journey, finding humor in hardship, and prioritizing self-love over societal approval. Jackée’s quotes resonate because they blend hard-earned life lessons with a refreshing, candid warmth—reminding us that true strength lies in laughter, vulnerability, and the courage to rewrite our own narratives. Her legacy is a testament to living boldly and wisely.
Jackee Harry Quotes (24)
"Right now I am trying to be in a place of calm, a place where I can chill out and then handle the chaos of life better. You don't just get it overnight; you have to work at it. It's a daily struggle."
— Jackee Harry"I really am a feminist, though I never used to call myself that."
— Jackee Harry"I try not to do bad, but sometimes it's irresistible."
— Jackee Harry"Women often come up not knowing how to make decisions. We get wishy-washy. We become great wage earners - breadwinners - but we don't know how to control empires."
— Jackee Harry"I like beautiful clothing. I love Bergdorfs."
— Jackee Harry"Red, electric blue - the only color I don't wear is green, which I still don't wear. I wear certain color greens, but I have such yellow skin so I always like to wear bold colors."
— Jackee Harry"I'll use men's shirts, I love men's shirts, but you have to get them altered because they're shaped differently and I like them to be fitting."
— Jackee Harry"I love DKNY. I love her sweaters because I can take them and just wear nothing underneath and just wrap them."
— Jackee Harry"When I see something, I go for it."
— Jackee Harry"I like a man who's going to tell me 'No!' sometimes."
— Jackee Harry"I don't exercise."
— Jackee Harry"I don't mind dating younger men now."
— Jackee Harry"My goal is to give young girls confidence in this world so they can be more like men in the decision-making process."
— Jackee Harry"Sitcoms are making a comeback, but you've got to have a little quirkiness in there now."
— Jackee Harry"I hate to say it, but the older you get, you really do have to cut down on the amount you eat. Less food and less portions."
— Jackee Harry"My mornings go by so fast I forget breakfast. Lunch - that's turned out to be my biggest meal. I like tuna fish with low-fat mayonnaise and celery, egg whites and garlic. It's delish."
— Jackee Harry"I have one weakness: I love meat loaf."
— Jackee Harry"Water really does great things for my skin."
— Jackee Harry"I was married for four years, then success happened."
— Jackee Harry"When I got '227' and broke out from the rest of the cast, I became a workaholic, and I was very lonely."
— Jackee Harry"I miss Broadway, what little there is on Broadway now."
— Jackee Harry"I like writing my own material - I'm pretty good at it."
— Jackee Harry"I was always telling my family I wanted to become an actress, and I did."
— Jackee Harry"If you're being attacked by something on the outside, which I feel a lot being in show business, you just have to dial it back and breathe and know that you are protected."
— Jackee Harry