Quotes About Persistence

I won't give up my day job of design.

It is true not all has been accomplished that the earnest advocates would desire, but a start has been made.

I sit down at my desk pretty early in the morning and write all day until about 4 or 5 p.m.

For me, it's almost a 24/7 process. It's not like I only think when I'm in the office sitting at my desk.

When you get to know me, I don't despair - I just get up, clean up, and start again.

To cast Ida, it took ages, and I was a bit desperate. I couldn't find somebody I could believe in. I spent months looking for the lead among young actresses and drama students.

It's always really funny to watch someone who really wants something who isn't getting it but who's desperate for it.

If you chase something too desperately, it eludes you.

I desperately wanted to go to drama school and after that I've always been delighted to be offered employment - to view everything that comes my way as a chance to get better.

I took Second City out of desperation, and that's what ended up working out. It shows that you should be doing a lot of different stuff, taking whatever opportunities are there, to see what works.

There is no way, believe me, despite my name being Winfield, and loving the game dearly. It wasn't in the cards. I didn't know what it was going to take to get here.

I wasn't sure what it would take to make it in the theater, but despite the struggle, that was all I ever really wanted.

In fact, I never gave up doing dance shows despite films and even started my own dance school.

I always wanted to be an NBA player, and despite what anybody said, I was going to get to that point.

Sometimes it just takes a little longer to get to your destination, but if you make sure to enjoy the journey, eventually you will get there.

Excuses destroy success every time.

David Lynch is like that - every sound, every detail to the end of making the film, he never gives up. It has to be perfect.

I do as much as I can. I even drive through the chase scenes several times to make sure the details are right.

It's truly amazing to see where determination and drive will lead you.

I believe in the power of determination.

Determination is kind of like rhythm: you can't teach it.

Change is hard and requires constant struggle and determination.

Donald has a deep and unbounding determination and a never-give-up attitude. I have seen him fight for years to get a project done - or even started - and he does not give up! If you want someone to fight for you and your country, I can assure you, he is the 'guy.'

Anil Kapoor is fantastic. Words fall short to see his determination.