On Becoming a Star…Good Advice from Norman Maine Vickie Lester 12 years ago Listen to me, Esther, a career is a curious thing. Talent isn’t always enough. You need a sense of timing – an eye for seeing the turning point or recognizing the big chance when it comes along and grabbing it. A career can rest on a trifle. Like – like us sitting here tonight. Or it can turn on somebody saying to you, ‘You’re better than that. You’re better than you know.’ Don’t settle for the little dream. Go on to the big one…Scared? Scared to take the plunge? Don’t ever forget how good you are. And hang on to that. Because I’m right. [pause] I just want to take another look at you. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest