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And I love having the job to go to every week. With movies, there's a lot of downtime. I like working, and television really does that. ”
I've always learned in show business: you take the job. ”
The burden of being a constant symbol, of having to live up to a symbol of advancement, of progress, of being perfect in some way and always representing the destiny of an entire people - that is supposed to be invincibility. That's enormous. ”
The best way I've learned to navigate pivotal moments in my career is by actively cultivating a personal board of directors. The most successful companies and nonprofits have strong boards to help guide them, so why not create our own? The needs are quite similar. ”
As you become more senior in your career, it can be thin at the top - It's harder and harder to get unbiased and direct feedback when making decisions. You want people who will speak truth to power. Say no to any 'yes men or women' on your personal board. When you face a personal crossroads, you need honest advisors. ”
Fashion is a real passion in my family. I never even realised it was something glamorous until much later. For me, it was my family's job. ”
It's only when you grow up, and step back from him, or leave him for your own career and your own home - it's only then that you can measure his greatness and fully appreciate it. Pride reinforces love. ”
Being prime minister is a lonely job... you cannot lead from the crowd. ”
I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job. ”
What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose. ”