Claude M. Bristol (1917-2012)

Phyllis Ada Diller was an American stand-up comedian, actress, author, musician and visual artist, best known for her eccentric stage persona, self-deprecating humor, wild hair and clothes, and exaggerated, cackling laugh.

Quotes

Constant and determined effort breaks down all resistence and sweeps away all obstacles.
One essential to success is that your desire be an all-obsessing one, your thoughts and aims be co-ordinated, and your energy be concentrated and applied without letup.
Always try to do something for the other fellow and you will be agreeably surprised how things come your way - how many pleasing things are done for you.
Undoubtedly, we become what we envisage.