Marian Keyes Quotes

I've been parading around, leading people, being loud, since forever.

I think a lot of times people look at me and say, 'Well, we can't possibly hand a show over to her to run.' It seemed like executives would be worried about me controlling a room and having power, and I'd say, 'Oh, I can control a room. I can give an order like nobody's business.'

I'm an alpha male.

Don't know how much of an Alpha I am.

Pretend to be completely in control and people will assume that you are.

You been around enough to see that if you think you're it, you better check with me.

There is so much power in being able to look comfortable in a conference room, and I’m not sure dudes in suits are used to seeing women do that.

MAKE STATEMENTS also applies to us women: Speak in statements instead of apologetic questions. No one wants to go to a doctor who says, “I’m going to be your surgeon? I’m here to talk to you about your procedure? I was first in my class at Johns Hopkins, so?” Make statements, with your actions and your voice.

My sign is Leo. A Leo has to walk with pride. When he takes a step, he has to put his foot down. You walk into a room and you want people to know your presence, without you doing anything.

Immense power is acquired by assuring yourself in your secret reveries that you were born to control affairs.

I like to look strong and commanding.

I'm not trying to be sexy. It's just my way of expressing myself when I move around.

At one point, people are going to have to realize that maybe I know what I'm doing.

I say things other people wish they could say. I don't pick on people - I empower them.

I can't assume that people see me the way I see myself. I have to show them. But I can't do it in a way where it's too much, where it's rude. I feel like when you're a king, you lead. And I just see myself as a king, or as something more than just a regular human being.

I really want women to throw their shoulders back and stand up straight and use their big girl voices and not feel like they're compromising their femininity to be strong and smart.

I took a gamble to exercise leadership without losing my feminine nature.

I like someone who can take the reins, who knows what they want and is strong with me.

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

I don't consider myself bossy, but I do know what I want. You know, I have a gut feeling about a piece of material, but I've never envisioned myself as the director on top of the hill with a megaphone in my hand, screaming at 1,000 extras.

The expression a woman wears on her face is far more important than the clothes she wears on her back.

I'm very comfortable when I'm working; I don't hold back at all.

I think I give off a strong energy. I'm 5'9, I'm pretty athletic and I'm pretty outspoken.

My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.

I don't want any man I can run over. What I love about a man in control is it allows them to be the kings that I always expect them to be.