Consistently Quote by Angela Bassett
“The three things I said when I came out of school were I want to work consistently, I want to do good work and I want to be paid fairly, and that's happened. But I didn't become an actress for the money. I do it for other reasons”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women in Film Panel, 2018
She outlines three professional values—consistency, quality, fair pay—and notes she pursued acting for passion, not money.
In simple terms: Work consistently, produce good work, earn fair pay; passion over profit.
Key Takeaway
Align career choices with core values, not just salary.
Themes
career integrity
passion
fair compensation
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- acting career
- entrepreneurial ventures
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Professional ethics
personal fulfillment
industry standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you compromising values for money?
- What does fair pay mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Financial incentives can conflict with intrinsic motivation.
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