Emily Maitlis Quotes

In my own personal career, I have felt almost the most difficult thing to deal with is someone who doesn't tell you what they are thinking.

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

I think it is incredibly important to be open and accessible and treat people fairly and look them in the eye and tell them what is on your mind.

If I got something to say or do to a man, I'm going to look that man in the eye and tell him what is going to happen. That's just me now.

When the people who are responsible for our country ask you a direct question, I expect them to accept a direct answer, not to be blackballed because you are telling the truth.

Always prefer the plain direct word to the long, vague one. Don't implement promises, but keep them.

We have the duty of formulating, of summarizing, and of communicating our conclusions, in intelligible form, in recognition of the right of other free minds to utilize them in making their own decisions.

When you don't have accountability, there's no limit to the things that people will say. One of the restraints on the vitriol and the filth that so often is part of the American political debate is that candidates have to stand by their ads.

In politics there are no bad questions; there are only bad answers.

I don't believe in that "no comment" business. I always have a comment.

Say what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it

I feel bad to keep someone hanging. So if I'm not inclined to do a film, I am forthright about my decision.

I'm pretty transparent and clear about things. The things I do and the way I act are no different than I would expect of others. Mostly it's about being very clear about what we are trying to do and communicating a lot and showing absolute consistency and integrity about what I say and do.

My work is to be honest. My work is to try to think clearly, then have the courage to make sure that what I say is the truth.

Be truthful, say what you mean and mean what you say, don't ignore the given circumstances.

You can't say you want things to be simple and then in the next breath ask me to be honest.

Make clear that people understand what your circumstances are. And looking for pity - that's a mistake.

It's never been difficult for me to say no. I have never given excuses like I don't have dates. I have never over-quoted to avoid a project. I simply say that while the script might be good, I can't connect with it. My strategy is that while I wouldn't want anyone to waste my time, I shouldn't be doing that, either, with others.

I think, a lot of times, players get in trouble when they're asked questions and they think they have to find a way to answer it. If you ask me a question and I say, 'I don't know,' there's really no follow-up.

I don't like people lying to me. I don't like people who don't return my calls. I don't like people who won't give me a straight answer. I don't like those kinds of people, and I've been vocal about it.

Children need explanations and they deserve explanations.

I will exercise patience and will provide all facts to the general public.

When I do interviews, I enter them with an open mind and try to answer the questions the best I can.

I would seriously question whether anybody is really foolish enough to really say what they mean. Sometimes I think that civilization as we know it would kind of break down if we all were completely honest.

I try to be as clear as I can be.