The funniest Joan Rivers quotes

Comedienne Joan Rivers has died at the age of 81. As people mourn the death of one of the world's funniest women, we're taking life lessons from her best quotes.

By Francesca MenatoPublished: 05 September 2014

Diets

Eyewear, Sunglasses, Textile, Jacket, Outerwear, Coat, Fur clothing, Style, Street fashion, Natural material,

Make a diet plan that suits you.

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Having children

Lip, Finger, Fashion accessory, Blond, Eyelash, Pleased, Body jewelry, Fashion model, Layered hair, Long hair,

Joan Rivers’ daughter Melissa has nothing but praise for her mother, so it seems Joan got the respect she was after.

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Birth control

Eye, Coat, Formal wear, Suit, Tie, Blond, Bow tie, Photo caption, Love, Makeover,

Joan had no quams about joking about her ageing or the vast amounts of surgery she had.

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Exercise

Nose, Hairstyle, Skin, Jewellery, Chin, Eyelash, Fashion accessory, Earrings, Body jewelry, Beauty,

Not a fan of a burpee, was our Joan.

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Dogs

Human, Vertebrate, Dog breed, Mammal, Hat, Carnivore, Dog, Liver, Sun hat, Companion dog,

Joan Rivers was a big dog lover, but never missed a chance for a one-liner.

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Flossing

Just never floss with a stranger.

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Laughter

Human, Dog breed, Dog, Carnivore, Vertebrate, Small terrier, Terrier, Snout, Blond, Fur,

A life without laughter would be a bleak place indeed.

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Success

Eyewear, Vision care, Glasses, Sleeve, Sunglasses, Outerwear, Coat, Style, Street fashion, Collar,

Sometimes it pays to say what you think.

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Jogger

Mouth, Eye, Sleeve, Human body, Hand, Formal wear, Blazer, Pleased, Blond, Gesture,

Jogging isn't for everyone.

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Beauty

A life-long quest for beauty is a thankless task.

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