Quotes about "Leadership & Influence"

Movies, as evidenced by a chorus of protesting and celebrating Americans, influence broader trends. ”

Jean Plaidy was the greatest influence on me. ”

There have been so many people that have come up and embraced me as an example of what it's like to face something tough and just get up the next day and keep pushing. ”

I am inspired by both Japanese Samurai films, in particular the films of Kurosawa, and how they share the spirit of American Westerns, with the influences running in both directions, and including the 'Spaghetti Westerns' and films of Sam Peckinpah. ”

You can only write your own vision. ”

The State Film Authority will be there for film as industry only, as is the case in all the other states, except Victoria. Victoria is moving more now into supporting non-commercial films. ”

I'd say my biggest influences are writers like Andre Norton and, particularly when it comes to the Radch, C.J. Cherryh. ”

Yes, I introduced the congressional pay cut bill, cutting our salaries by five percent. And I think we have to lead by example. ”

In 2010, I proposed that Congress take its first pay cut in 77 years, and my effort had bipartisan support. And as part of leading by example, I returned 5 percent of my paycheck every month to pay down the debt. ”

I think eventually I want to become a teacher, like my father wanted to be, and hopefully positively influence the next generation. ”