In the end it’s about the work, not an award you get for the work.

Meaning of the quote

The quote is saying that the most important thing is the work you do, not the prizes or awards you might get for that work. It doesn't matter if you receive recognition or not - the real value is in the effort and quality of your work itself. The focus should be on doing your best, not on getting awards or praise.

About Linda Fiorentino

Linda Fiorentino is an American former actress known for her memorable roles in films like ‘Vision Quest’, ‘The Last Seduction’, and ‘Men in Black’. She has won numerous awards for her intense and captivating performances, cementing her status as one of the sexiest and most talented actresses in Hollywood history.

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I don’t look at scripts in terms of commerciality. I just look at the part, the people involved.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

In the end it’s about the work, not an award you get for the work.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

Sometimes the only thing we women want is a dick and no arguments. What could make us happier?

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

He allowed us to choreograph the sex scenes.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

As actors, the thing we have to fight, more than even the business part of making movies, is boredom.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I’ve been in the bargain basement of the movie business.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I would like to do maybe a smaller romantic comedy.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

Chazz Palminteri is just the ultimate screen husband.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I never wear leather.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I go to bed with men, not boys.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

You can talk about movies all you want, but I have this porcelain fetish. I’ve had it since I was a kid, because there were so many kids in my family, the only place I had any solace was in the bathroom.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

All I’m thinking about today is cleaning my bathroom.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

Teens aren’t just interested in getting laid. I won’t believe that’s all they’re interested in. I have four younger sisters and they’re sick of being shown how they’re supposed to react in bed.

Linda Fiorentino

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It didn’t rain today, so I didn’t have to work. Why don’t you have to sit around and wait until it rains?

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

They’re my favorite two words these days: Oscar reject.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I would love to have children, yes. Maybe even adopt them. I’m not sure that I should pass on my genes.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

Marriage is a financial contract; I have enough contracts already.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

I’m convinced my mother only had sex eight times.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

If I’m not afraid when I’m reading a script, that means I know I’ve done it before. If I read something and think, Wow, I can’t play this part, then I want to play it more.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress

People over 30 are interested in sex too, but they get real movies about it.

Linda Fiorentino

American former actress