Mary Steenburgen Quotes

Jobs give people a sense of independence, security and self-confidence.

I do worry about tomorrow's game, but never about next year's job.

I like being independent. I don't think that marriage means you're not independent, but right now I'm very comfortable, and I'm probably the happiest I've ever been. I feel solid. I feel safe.

I've always been an independent person, but that independence was in the setting of security.

I came of age believing that, no matter what happened, I would always be able to support myself.

I'm not afraid of not working.

I'm comfortable in my own skin and surroundings. I don't think I get overshadowed by my husband or his personality.

I'm comfortable in my life.

I never worry about my next assignment, am never concerned when I'm out of work.

Work is the only only only remedy for life: for happiness, for interest, for stability, for security. Hard, willed work. Oh work!

I never was a person who wanted a handout. I was a cafeteria worker. I'm not too proud to ask the Best Western manager to give me a job. I have cleaned homes.

At no point was my career under threat, so I always knew that I would get back into action.

In order to create lasting security you must learn to stand in your truth.

I like to work. The self-esteem and satisfaction that I get from working makes me a better person, which makes me a better mom.

I haven't been out of work since the day I took my pants off.

Many people crave security and stability rather than risk-taking, and that doesn't make them any less American. They are the workers rather than the job creators, and all societies need both.

When I went to Philadelphia I was 26 years old and really sitting on top of the world. Family life, a professional career, plenty of friends and associates, and a good reputation, a wish list that could be the envy of many.

Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.

A lot of times in this business, it's so transitory - it's just 10 weeks here or there on a movie and then it's over - but to see the same people over all that time, a decade, makes you feel really safe and secure.

I'm a 21st-century guy, secure in who I am.

I've been doing my job well for 17 years. People must see something in me. Otherwise, I'd be over and out.

One thing about me, as far as my career is concerned, is that I'm very confident. I know I'm good.

People want opportunity so they can earn security.

I will never be unemployed.

I feel pretty secure about who I am.