Scarlett Johansson Quotes

If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the way that I know I can.

What makes knowledge automatic is what gets you to Carnegie Hall - practice, practice, practice.

You can only do the work to the very best of your ability.

You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.

The way I did it, every job was A+.

I really want to be good at what I do.

You have to be a professional in every single thing you do.

I take pride in my craft, and I work extremely hard.

Perfecting your craft is one of the main keys in being successful.

You've got to perfect your craft.

Whatever it is you do, practice your art; practice your trade. Learn as much as you can about what it is you're doing and apply that as much as you can, because the application of it is what is going to mostly get you where you think you want to be.

I don't want to be jack of all, master of none. I want to focus completely and excel as an actor with every project.

That's kind of how I see my workmanship: it's how many hours I put in that makes me better.

In my field, you either want to be great or you shouldn't be doing it.

I work really hard. I'm a perfectionist.

How do you play well? You practice well. You prepare well.

Seeking is all very well, but holding requires greater talent: Seeking involves some luck; now the demand is for skill.

Whatever your craft is, be a master of it. Being half assed at something, people will eventually see through.

Excellence in one area is the beginning of excellence in every area.

To achieve some depth in your field requires a lot of sacrifices.

Anything worth doing is worth doing well.

But sports photography isn't something you just pick up overnight. You can't do it once a year for fun and expect to do a good job. And I take pride in what I do.

I find mediocrity hard. I find that whole area difficult. I'm a very passionate person; I care very much about what I do. I believe I give it a lot, so it's gotta be good; otherwise, what's the point?

I don't believe in doing everything and being mediocre at all of them. I believe in being good at one thing.

Everything I put my name to and take part in, I want to be good. That's not saying it will always happen. But I want to make bold choices.