I Must Say, by Martin Short

“Something terrible can happen to you, and yet, the day after this something terrible, the sun still rises, and life goes on. And therefore, so must you.” – pg. 49

“Your first major work experience tends to be formative, something you remember vividly for the rest of your life.” – pg. 80

“I think that so many of us went on to bigger things because we were there for each other early: friends and friendly competitors, pushing ourselves to heights we would’ve never reached individually.” – pg. 86

“Beyond the amount-of-work aspect, is your work creatively fulfilling? Innate creativity is a wonderful blessing.” – pg. 127

“If I was going to make it in the movies, I’d have to be brave enough to be me.” – pg. 198

“The mark of a man is not just how he survives it all but also what wisdom he’s gained from the experience.” – pg. 310

“When you start your career, you worry about how you’re going to pay the rent. But when that’s covered, you feel an even greater pressure: How do you stay interested?” – pg. 311

“As for the grander questions, their answers will surely reveal themselves. Someday. In a fleeting moment.” – pg. 318