Alex Scott Quotes

When I was first asked to be on 'Washington Week', I never prepared more for an appearance.

I'm in front of cameras a lot; I'm used to it.

I didn't have any media training - I didn't have anybody but myself.

I was a hard worker, and I always knew my lines.

I'm not great on television. That's one reason I don't do it very often.

I have always said that the best training to be a TV newsman or anybody on television is to do a children's show because you are oblivious to the fact that there is a camera there.

I come to spring training and just try to do my job, try to do the best I can. That's all any player can do.

A biggest mistake I made when I started doing a talk show was I thought you had to read the books.

Training is fabulous because it gives you a basis, a strong structure, so that when you're unbelievably nervous and you think that you can't get a word out, you will get the word out.

A book tour is not a good opportunity to let your mind wander. You have to pay attention, remember salespeople's and interviewers' names, succinctly summarize your book in a 'selling' way, and so on.

You have to have a work ethic, and you have to be educated in what you're doing. You have to take it seriously. It doesn't mean that everything you do has to be serious. But you've got to have the tools.

A lot of hard work has to go into your career, and preparation, and being your best at all times.

Presentation skills are key. People who work for you represent your brand. You want them to present themselves - and represent you - in a certain way.

No matter when or where, always bring your 'A' game, because you never know when it will open doors for you.

I'm totally not media shy and do interviews all the time and go to events and totally play along and actually enjoy talking to journalists most of the time.

During my years as a press secretary, I developed a powerful internal filter, which worked to strip all things 'off message' from my thoughts before they came out of my mouth. It didn't always work, of course, and I said more than a few things I regretted.

I don't really rate press conferences. It's not as though I leave the room fist-pumping my way down the corridor after a good one.

What I do when speaking in public is trying to do it as best as possible and trying to make everybody comfortable with my words. Sometimes getting this is very difficult, but I try my best.

They don't tell you how to be on TV - they put the camera on you, and they turn it on, and you sink or swim.

I am not like my image; I take my work so seriously. Everyone thinks I just bounce in, but I study and everything has to be just right.

At the end of the day, both men and women who become CEOs have showed tenacity and hard work to succeed in their careers. It takes not just skills but also extreme dedication and commitment. And regardless of gender, CEOs are measured by the same criteria - the growth and success of the business.

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable, and that's how I expect to coach this basketball team. I am truly excited about this next phase of my basketball career.

I have only prepared properly for the World Championship three or four times in my life. If I had gone about it professionally I would have won the title 10 times.

I scarcely talk to reporters at all.

Jonathan Agnew is a good person to learn off because he's a brilliant broadcaster and the calmness and clarity with which he does things is a real skill.