People who are successful should never forget that it's 90 per cent luck. You've got to be an eejit to be an egomaniac. I had my glory years - 'Blankety Blank,' the talk show, when I was winning every award going.
Terry WoganRead
I get a lot of letters from people saying, 'How do I get into radio, how do I get into telly?' and I wish there was an answer, because there's no ladder. There are no parameters. You've just got to go in wherever you can, make the tea, and slowly make your way up the ladder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success in media requires perseverance and starting from the bottom.
In this quote, Terry Wogan emphasizes that there is no straightforward path to a successful career in radio or television. Instead of a defined 'ladder' of advancement, Wogan suggests that one must take available opportunities, even starting with humble tasks like making tea, and gradually work hard to achieve success in the industry.
Themes
SuccessPerseveranceCareerMediaOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
During a career workshop, you could share this quote to inspire aspiring media professionals about the non-linear nature of building a career.
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