Agents Quote by Vivian Vance
“At one point, Lucille's agent wanted to have me fired, telling her that my eyes were bigger than hers. When I head this, I told her that if I had her looks and talent, I'd keep me and fire the agent!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1958
The actress recounts a rival’s attempt to sabotage her, turning it into a bold retort about talent and appearance.
In simple terms: Turning sabotage into confidence and defiance.
Key Takeaway
Stand up to threats with confidence.
Themes
career
confidence
conflict
Mood
defiant
confident
Type
motivational
assertive
When to use this quote
- workplace rivalry
- career advancement
- public image
Key Concepts
industry politics
self‑advocacy
image
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say if faced with a similar threat?
- How does confidence reshape power dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Could backfire if perceived as arrogant.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
