Laurell K. Hamilton Quotes

I like to be the one in charge of everything.

In this world, I call the shots and I think I know best.

I like the men to wear the pants. I don't want to wear the pants. I like men who know what they want, know what they're doing, make their own decisions... As much as I like to be the controller, it's not in my best interest.

If you've experienced having control, you don't want to be moved to a subordinate position, if you have your druthers.

Certainly I shall not be one of those who, having gained power, do not wish to use it.

I say I'm not a control freak and I don't like to be in charge. But on the other hand, I really don't like anyone telling me what to do. I have some authority issues.

I like to be in control.

I'm the decider, and I decide what is best.

I never wanted to give up my power. I wanted to be able to make my own decisions, so that's why I became involved in management, bottom line.

You should know that I lead, not follow

One thing I want you to understand is if I make a decision, it's my decision.

Everybody wants to be led. Except for me. I want to lead.

I have only one counsel for you - be master.

People demand freedom only when they have no power.

Why do I want somebody to tell me what to do, tell me what I'm doing wrong? I want to be the boss.

I'm one of those guys that likes to lead, not follow.

I like people with conviction, who are in control of themselves. I'm not interested in working with a designer who hires a creative director.

I like being in charge. I like being able to control my own destiny and ideas.

At home, I make the decisions.

Everywhere in life people are in authority to make decisions and you have to abide by them, whether right or wrong.

What's crazy is, my whole life I been a leader. I'm not a follower.

Let me be clear. Last I was aware you were neither my husband nor my father nor my King. Therefore, any control you may imagine you hold over me is just that- imaginary

I feel responsible for everybody, and I couldn't imagine a scenario where I wouldn't be directing what was happening, at the end.

Every decision that affects our lives will be made by the person who has the power to make that decision, not the 'right' person or the 'smartest' person or the 'best' person. Make peace with this fact.

I always knew I had to be 100 percent in charge, even when I was a middle manager. I used to say to my boss, "Just give me enough rope and then fire me."