Joe Bastianich Being general manager is like being the de facto owner. It’s like wearing the crown of ‘Restaurant Man’ without being ‘Restaurant Man.’ You’re trying to run the business, but you’re running the ranch without riding the big horse. – Joe Bastianich Business Quotes Crown Quotes Facto Quotes Horse Quotes Manager Quotes Owner Quotes Ranch Quotes Restaurant Quotes Riding Quotes Running Quotes Wearing Quotes Maitre d’s are at the financial spigot of the restaurant, meaning they control who gets in and who doesn’t, but aside from that, they don’t do anything. And yet they get paid as much as the highest-paid people in the place. The general manager is kind of like the step into darkness when you reach the top of the league. As GM, you’re responsible for everything, including the maitre d’s and the sommeliers – all these people who have their own agendas. But you probably make less than the maitre d’ and have a lot more work and a lot more headaches.
Suzan-Lori Parks One could get locked in by the Pulitzer, thinking, ‘This is who I am.’ Doors open with it, but doors in your mind could close. – Suzan-Lori Parks
Anita Baker I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn’t have a vocalist. I didn’t get paid. I needed to sing. – Anita Baker
James L Brooks I think television keeps on being a place where writers can go, and if they’re successful, they can have their way, and they can have creative freedom. – James L Brooks
Justin Timberlake The right scent can make you feel a little more stylish, but it should never eclipse who you are. It should complement who you are. – Justin Timberlake
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