Lucille Désirée Ball (1911–89) was an American comedienne known particularly for the popular television series I Love Lucy (1951–57.) She was also an actress, model, film-studio executive, and producer. Her prominent movies include Stage Door (1937,) Sorrowful Jones (1949,) and Yours, Mine, and Ours (1968.)
Ball’s career began at age 18 as a model. She subsequently performed on Broadway and appeared in numerous minor film roles. She was nicknamed the “Queen of B-Movies” in the 1940s, before she became an American TV icon in her hit sitcom series I Love Lucy. More TV comedy hits followed: The Lucy Show (1962–68,) Here’s Lucy (1968–1974,) and Life with Lucy (1986.)
Ball was also the head of the studio that made I Love Lucy. In 1962, she became the first woman to run a major television studio. Her Desilu Productions produced many other popular television series, including Mission: Impossible (1966–1967) and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–69.)
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I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste.
—Lucille Ball
Topics: Knowledge, Ability, Intelligence
I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.
—Lucille Ball
The secret of staying young is to live honestly,
eat slowly, and lie about your age.
—Lucille Ball
Ability is of little account without opportunity.
—Lucille Ball
Topics: Opportunities, Ability
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