People will always be around to tell you you're no good or you're wrong or unwise to keep doing what you want to do. They're wrong. They're always wrong. Keep going.
Interpretation
Ignore the naysayers and pursue your passions with confidence.
Elaine Stritch's quote emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of negativity and doubt from others. It suggests that despite external criticism, one should remain steadfast in pursuing their goals and passions, as the opinions of others do not define one's worth or the validity of their aspirations.
In practice
In a motivational speech about following your dreams despite adversity.
I don't know what the hell I'm doing up there half the time. These performers that go on about their technique and craft - oh, puleeze! How boring! I don't know what technique means. But I do know what experience is. I know in my gut when I've done a scene right.
What I admire most about Hillary is that she never buckles under pressure. She never takes the easy way out. And Hillary Clinton has never quit on anything in her life.
No matter what problem you encounter, whether it's a grand challenge for humanity or a personal problem of your own, there's an idea out there that can overcome it. And you can find that idea.
As long as I can compete, I won't quit.
An idea is something that won't work unless you do.
However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.
I don't know why I run so fast. I just run.
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