Life.
Published Fri., Dec 31 20215:19 PM
Betty White told Parade that she would like to be remembered with warmth and a laugh.
White held the Guinness World Records record for the longest TV career for a female entertainer. She made her small screen debut in 1939 and starred in a number of hit shows. She hosted SNL at the age of 88. White's most recent television role was as the voice ofBitey White on a TV short, "Forky Asks a Question."
The actress had good advice about both work and life. Here are some of White's best bits of wisdom.
Everyone needs a passion. White wrote in her book, "If You Ask Me (And of course You Won't)", that life is interesting because of that.
You can go through life without leaving footprints if you live without passion.
You should be an optimist. Looking at the positives and not dwelling on the negatives. She told People in January that she takes up too much energy.
A sense of humor is important. Don't take yourself too seriously. You can lie to others, but you can't lie to yourself.
According to Parade, White was turned down multiple times when she tried to make it as an actress. She persevered.
White told Parade that he didn't give up.
White told Couric that it is important to stay busy, even though she once said that the word "retirement" was not part of her vocabulary.
White said that it is not hard to find things that you are interested in, but enjoy them and indulge them.
