Jenny Lewis Quotes

My parents had a great work ethic.

I guess maybe another gift I have is a great work ethic.

I come from a family with a really strong work ethic - not just my parents, but my aunts, uncles and cousins. It rubbed off on me. I have a cousin in The Bronx who says I'm like the longshoreman of actors. I am a worker.

If there is one thing about my family that I do identify with, it is that everyone is extremely hardworking. Also, the people whom I grew up with all did things they really loved. And I think that's an important lesson.

I've always had a great work ethic, even when I was washing dishes.

I'm a diligent person, and that came directly from having hardworking parents.

My father is my idol, so I always did everything like him. He used to work two jobs and still come home happy every night.

When you see a guy play hard, it's kind of like you want to follow him.

You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.

My dad was an insane workaholic, and watching his work ethic gave me a lot of motivation.

Watching my family work so hard has been so inspirational, and I think I really got their work ethic.

My success, I think it is due to the Mizanan family. Everyone in my family is a hard worker.

I have a great work ethic because I've watched my parents work super hard.

I would like to be remembered as the guy who worked hard every night and set an example for the other guys in the locker room and girls in the locker room.

Rob has been one of my biggest motivators. I constantly see the work he takes on, both on the field and off. He's definitely someone I admire.

Watching Mum work hard made me do the same. I've watched her since I was little, and I've picked up on how hard she works and the fire she has in her belly.

Cristiano was an example for everyone, with his dedication to work.

I don't think anybody is looking at Mario Balotelli and thinking 'I'm going to work as hard as him.'

Effort is grossly underrated.

Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work. All the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself.

My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work. She believed passionately in education.

Donald Evans is a favorite person of mine. His worth ethic, his attitude and his dedication really set him apart.

And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy's sleeping? I'm working.

When it comes to work, I am focused. I work like a maniac.

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.