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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.
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Diets

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Make a diet plan that suits you.

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Having children

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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

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

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Exercise

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Not a fan of a burpee, was our Joan.

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Dogs

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

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Flossing

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Just never floss with a stranger.

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Laughter

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A life without laughter would be a bleak place indeed.

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Success

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Sometimes it pays to say what you think.

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Jogger

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Jogging isn't for everyone.

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Beauty

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

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