Ann Beattie Quotes

I've always been a workhorse, and I've been supporting myself since I was 15.

I've supported myself since 'Tigerland.'

I work hard and support myself.

Even though I wasn't sure I could make it as an indie, almost immediately I felt as if a weight had been lifted off me. To be as independent as I am and to be able to support myself is incredibly satisfying. Everything I want to do myself, I can.

I work hard, I make my own living and I love it. I like having financial independence.

No one ever taught me how to shave; no one ever sat down to watch a Braves game with me. I paid for Yale myself, I lived by myself, I taught myself how to play the guitar. I did this all on my own.

Do whatever you want to persevere, work for your own things, and do not depend on anyone to be your provider. That way, in the future, you will be all right regardless of the circumstances.

I left my marriage knowing I'd have to work. I have.

I'm a freelance person, and I've always been able to support myself.

My father paid for my education; then he made it clear that I was on my own.

I currently live independently without any funded support. I'm educated, and I'm employed. I enjoy paying my taxes and contributing to the economic life of Australia.

No man has ever paid a single bill in my life - I didn't want it.

I came of age believing that, no matter what happened, I would always be able to support myself.

One thing that was drummed into me when I was younger is that you have to make your own way in life, that you mustn't expect anyone else to support you.

I like to be an inspiration and an example of the idea that you can be independent, and it's no problem, and you can pay your rent, and it's empowering, and it's great. And that's true, but it also takes a really long time, and you have to have a lot of patience and a lot of conviction in why you want to remain independent.

I believe that being dependent makes you more vulnerable. I believe work is the greatest gift you will ever receive.

I don't need YouTube's money. I have my own money.

Being self-supporting is important to me.

Nature never said to me: Do not be poor; still less did she say: Be rich; her cry to me was always: Be independent.

People don't really give me much anymore, and for good reason. I have to pay for a lot of stuff now, I can afford a lot more than I ever could before. No one really gives me anything anymore, but it feels good.

I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet.

I never took a grant or borrowed a penny from anybody. It was partially because I didn't really know how to do that, but secondly, my pride never would have allowed me to. In the beginning it was about doing it the right way, on the merits of the music.

My son's going to have a job, and if he wants to get a car when he gets his license, he's going to pay for it on his own like I did.

I'm for economic independence.

I don't think the Hollywood community is interested in what I can do. That's all right. I've never looked for a job in my life, and I'm not going to start now. I have plenty to keep me busy.