Alec Baldwin Quotes

I knew I'd have to go to work in real estate or something else or I could never finish my novel.

Probably the hardest question I get asked is, 'How do I choose between passion and practicality?' I can't answer that. I had to do both. I was passionate about pursuing a career in financial services. But I was also passionate about feeding my child.

But I was going to be a teacher my entire life, so I wasn't counting on money to much.

I am just a normal professional with a great job and a great life.

I work to live, not live to work, so my head's at home, not in some showbiz life.

Choose a field that will supply sufficient remuneration to provide adequately for your companion and your children. I bear testimony that these criteria are very important in choosing your life's work.

Converting your own passions into a job is the fastest method for eliminating any passion you once had.

It's nice to be in a situation where the two books that I write for a sort of regular monthly income are also works that I enjoy immensely, rather than them being some kind of bread and butter, do it because you have to do it.

I never wanted to take a job because I needed money, and I never have.

My career choice is my career choice. Just stepping out of that zone, to be able to be a provider. I understand my position as a provider and my role as a dad also... Just being able to be comfortable with it.

My two great fears are either not working or working on something that means you can't do something else you really want.

I have no difficulty with career duality!

There are a lot of things that people love, they just can't do for a living.

I'm glad I've had the comic work. I plan to do others, but I could lay it down if I had to choose. I hope I don't have to, though.

Business is always interfering with pleasure - but it makes other pleasures possible.

I don't think one should ever come to my stage of life and have to look back and say, Gosh. I wish I hadn't spent all those years doing that job I was never really interested in.

Modeling is not a passion of mine. I have been having fun with it, but it's just to pay the bills.

I'm lucky enough to do what I like for work - not everyone's that fortunate.

My priorities are my family and my job. I have little time for much else.

Who can worry about a career? Have a life.

One thing young people have to always keep in mind when deciding what they want to do with their lives is, is it fun? Is it something that I'm interested in? Is it something I enjoy?

I'm not just going to go back to my bedroom, get a job and 'get real with myself' - come on. I'm already too old, and I'm lucky to have a job at all.

If you're fortunate enough, you get to a position where you can be a little pickier about your roles.

People think that at the end of the day a man is the only answer. Actually, a fulfilling job is better for me.

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.