Retta Quotes

Early on in my career, I used to get out in the 30s, 40s, fifties, and 60s. So I really appreciated reaching my first hundred.

I think about what I've accomplished and my career. I care about how many wins I have and whether I'm accomplishing my goals.

I accomplished so many things, so early in my career.

What I have done in my nine year career was just a glimpse of what I can do.

What I wanted more than anything was a long career.

I am hoping for a long career.

I want to have a long career.

I am proud of my career.

I want a long and healthy career.

We are not in the playground anymore, it's not about who is the toughest, it's about my career, I want to have a long and successful career.

There is an idea that at some point in your career, you 'make it.' I understand the theory of 'making it.' I don't exactly think that it's the best way to look at it.

Learning is fine, but you also have to win - you only have one career.

For a very long time, I wasn't thought of as anyone with any credibility in the film world. Everybody is tramping through the swamp every day in this business. 'I'm worth it, I'm credible - believe me, give me a shot!' That's the way I feel on a consistent basis.

In terms of my career, I am glad about the steps and moves that I have made.

When you've accomplished a certain amount in your career, you're not so focused on your ambitions.

The only thing at the back of my mind is longevity, and I'm really lucky that I've constantly been in work since I left drama school.

I feel like my place in this industry is still progressing.

Whatever it is you want to do, take a job in that field. You will learn by experience and, slow and steady, you'll get it done!

I definitely feel a difference about my place in the industry. I feel like I have some longevity now.

I have been able to do a lot of great things during my career!

I'm thrilled with how my career is evolving.

I just would like to keep going. If I kept getting the kind of work that I've been getting for the last 20 years for the next 20, I'd be a bloody Dame of the British Empire. I'd be so happy.

I'm proud of what I've done in my career. I'm proud of what I've accomplished.

I had a wonderful career.

Oh, what a shock. My career must be slipping. This is the first time I've been available to pick up an award.