# Quote — Lucille Ball, Love, Lucy

> Russell Markert, Lela Rogers, Ed Sedgwick - these were but a few of the experienced theater people who generously gave me a boost. I have a theory about the assists we get in life. Only rarely can we repay those people who helped us, but we can pass that help along to others. That's why, in 1958, I reactivated Lela's theater workshop with two dozen talented kids trying to get started in show business.

- Author: [Lucille Ball](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucille-ball.md)
- Book: [Love, Lucy](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucille-ball/love-lucy.md)
- Page: 79
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucille-ball/love-lucy/russell-markert-lela

## More from this book

> For there's a lot of masochism in the acting profession. We're willing to take a lot of punishment, but the minute we hit a little bit of success we are liable to run from it. We're frightened of it and develop all kinds of phobias as a consequence. Outsiders who don't understand think we have a chip on our shoulder, but it's not that at all. We're so used to failure, to being hurt and rebuffed, that we can easily come unhinged by success.

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> Here's what I advise any young struggling actress today: The important thing is to develop as a woman first, and a performer second. You wouldn't prostitute yourself to get a part, not if you're in the right mind. You won't be happy, whatever you do, unless you're comfortable with your own conscience.

p. 42 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucille-ball/love-lucy/heres-what-i-advise.md)

> I closed my eyes, put blinders on, and ignored what was too painful to think about. I tried to view my troubles less seriously, and worry less. I tried to curb my temper. Things said in embarrassment and anger are seldom the truth, but are said to hurt and wound the other person. Once said, they can never be taken back.

p. 141 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/lucille-ball/love-lucy/i-closed-my-eyes.md)