Professional Approach Quotes

I don't think I am evangelical in my work.

When I'm on set, I don't really think about what an audience is going to think about a scene. I'm just thinking about how I can make it best. And how I can enjoy myself most.

The ABC of our profession is to avoid these large abstract terms in order to try to discover behind them the only concrete realities, which are human beings.

I approached my career like a rapper. I would go to every open mic, every studio session, bringing my beats. I would almost do exactly what a rapper would do to get on.

When I did 'Grease,' I took good care of myself. I treated it like a job. I approached it very professionally because I wanted to make a good reputation and hopefully continue on in the Broadway community and continue to do shows.

I think I approach everything as an actor first. I'd rather walk onto a set and just act and just worry about that.

My attitude as a footballer was to always be prepared - make sure you're the fittest and know who you're up against. And that's exactly how I treat the media side.

When I do an editorial or when I do a campaign, I bring that lens to every space.

I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn't go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I'd rather let my work do the talking.

I think I've always tried to be very professional to how I approach the game, my preparation. Every game is important.

If possible, to be in a position to announce who is going to step in as the interim immediately. And if possible, to announce who you're going to nominate to replace that person. For that to be somebody of impeccable integrity and reputation disarms a lot of the worst criticism that it's some kind of a power play. It's a professional approach to replacing a senior official, which is always going to get a lot of attention.

I don't get dressed up as the character to go audition.

Before doing any interviews I like to know who I'm meeting with and get a bit of an idea of their sensibilities.

I see similarities in the sports I played growing up in the sense of how I tackle a role when I get a job. A lot of effort goes in on an individual basis. There is a lot of time spent by yourself working on your craft and what you have to do. But, at the end of the day, you're there to serve the movie just like you would the rugby team.

The difference between doctors and lawyers is that doctors try and solve problems and not just argue about them.

I keep trying to bring a more professional approach to New Zealand cricket. It's an uphill battle. I stay in the game because I find it intriguing and interesting. I'm not interested in coaching international sides. I don't mind short-term coaching. I don't want to get involved in the politics of teams.

Every professional has their way of working.

I approach every week the same. I think I've always tried to be very professional to how I approach the game, my preparation. Every game is important.

If you're going into music, work on your music and do it as well as you can. And look at it as a business. I'm in it to make a living, too.

I've been willing to go for years without publishing. That's been my career.

I want to do more Tollywood projects but I don't go around asking for roles.

As much as writing is an emotional experience, it is a business as well. Coming from a business background, I treat it as such.

Part of the way that I work is to observe.

Dortmund tried very early to sign me and always kept in close contact with me - this behaviour has really impressed me.