Judy Smith Quotes

Judy Smith

Profession : Producer

Birth : October 27, 1958

We all make mistakes, and sometimes the difference that we forget is that the people we read about in the paper and on the Internet and see on TV, behind that is, at its core, a mistake.

Judy Smith

The same qualities that we all have that are good can lead us to bad things or lead us into a crisis if we don't try to balance them.

Judy Smith

I think that scandal and intrigue and all of those sort of things that occur behind closed doors - whether it's on the Hill or in the White House - people all find intriguing.

Judy Smith

Smart people are no different than anyone else. Sometimes they exercise bad judgment, like we all do.

Judy Smith

'Scandal' is soooo Hollywood. It's not me.

Judy Smith

I charge by the hour, or I am on a retainer. We try to work with the client.

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If I'm really telling someone what's coming ahead of them, then I'm going to say it, and I'm going to own those words.

Judy Smith

Social media, for me, is just a thorn in my side. It's painful. For us in crisis, it has totally changed the way we do business. It's a big, big game changer.

Judy Smith

I think there are some things that just cannot be fixed.

Judy Smith

I remember having lunch with a friend who worked at the White House. I'd just graduated from law school but kept telling my friend what they needed to do and weren't doing right about the Iran-Contra affair. The next day, I got a call from the White House, offering me a job.

Judy Smith

Problems arise when we go through life relying too much or too little on particular traits, which, in turn, can lead to a crisis.

Judy Smith

My law degree has always been incredibly helpful.

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Crisis is not a nine-to-five job... Crisis happens when you least expect it.

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At the end of the day, I play to win, and otherwise, I wouldn't be good at my job.

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When you're working in crisis situations, people have a tendency - particularly the media - to stake out your house.

Judy Smith

A wonderful quality about America is that we love redemption stories. We're quick to lash out and assign blame, but we also draw from deep reservoirs of forgiveness.

Judy Smith