Talent is a very cliched word. Hard work is the key and I…

I know that I'm going to have to work hard, keep working hard, and not because of this victory think, "I'm back." I don't…

— Kim Clijsters

I have no Napoleonic dream. I'm just hard-working and pragmatic.

— Roman Abramovich

I am very, very diligent and extremely hard-working.

— Lana Parrilla

Contrary to the macho culture of Mexico, both my grandmothers were very brave young widows. I was always very close to these hard-working, intelligent…

— Carlos Fuentes

In the U.S. Senate, in the short term we need to reduce the tax burden on hard working individuals, families, and small businesses.

— Joni Ernst

“There is no shortcut for hard work that leads to effectiveness. You must stay disciplined because most of the work is behind the scenes.”

— Germany Kent

People wanted me to become this cliched Keith Richards, Iggy Pop character. I wasn't expected to marry a beautiful wife and have kids.

— Richard Ashcroft

I think love is blind. I hate to use that cliched statement, but people, when they love somebody, they seem to be able to…

— Eric Close

There's a tired notion that the photojournalist has to be disengaged to be able to shoot what he shoots, and that's such a cliched…

— Michael Mann

I haven't had trouble with writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly. My first drafts are filled with lurching,…

— Jennifer Egan

It is cliched, but you have to beat the best to be the best.

— Ali Krieger

In my time since moving to the United States, I've found that there is a dearth of great writing for black people. There are…

— David Oyelowo

It might sound cliched, but choosing the right script is crucial. I think 'Badmaash Company' was a very big break for me because it…

— Vir Das

Touring doesn't have to be a harried, cliched way of life.

— Rory Gallagher

I don't follow many cliched things in my TV shows.

— Sargun Mehta