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I've always said that I didn't want to be given a job because I was a female, I wanted it because I was the most well-qualified person for the job. And making certain that companies are going to move forward in that vein, that is what women want.

Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.

I don't think of being a woman in an industry of men. I didn't walk into the kitchen and go, 'Ooh, I'm a girl!' I didn't get into my chosen profession. I wanted to be good at something.

There is not a job I've held in my career that was held by a woman before me.

I've never for a second felt like my job has been more of a struggle because I'm a woman.

In a show or a movie, one must work with many people. Many women just don't have the time for it.

I spend a lot of time talking to women interested in office about how they can make it work.

Right now, I love the fact that I have so many opportunities, but I know this privileged position cannot last. That doesn't mean that I'll stop working. I picture myself as an old actress doing cameos in films with people saying: 'Isn't that that Bening woman?'

I have never worked for a woman, and I have never worked with a lot of women.

I've never wanted to be a lady who lunches - I've always wanted to be a woman who works.