The idea that talent is directly proportional to your trophy cabinet is one I oppose.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The real issue is not talent as an independent element, but talent in relationship to will, desire, and persistence. Talent without these things vanishes and even modest talent with those characteristics grows.
There are a lot of people who can slide on talent their whole lives; they're just naturally gifted. I've never considered myself one of those people. I enjoy outworking the opposition.
I'm tired of demographic appeal being more important than talent. I want to fight against that.
There is no such thing as talent. There is pressure.
I am not somebody who believes everyone is equally talented; talent remains unequally distributed.
The relationship between talent and management is uneasy, at best.
Talent is a gift that can be given, and it can be taken away. We have to appreciate that.
I don't think success is harmful, as so many people say. Rather, I believe it indispensable to talent, if for nothing else than to increase the talent.
Don't let anything but your talent affect your success.
There is no substitute for talent. Industry and all its virtues are of no avail.