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Hired Quotes

On landing that first big break

These Hired quotes look back at how careers actually started, including one speaker who began as an Assistant at 'SNL' back in 2002.

Usually, I get hired because I'm tall.

Quotes by Peter Falk

I was hired to make United better, and that's what we'll do.

Quotes by Oscar Munoz

I was hired as an assistant at 'SNL' in 2002.

Quotes by Lindsay Shookus

If I were FX, I wouldn't have hired me.

Quotes by Hiro Murai

Assistant Quotes

I was hired as a penciler.

Quotes by Gil Kane

When I was hired to 'SNL,' I was 25 years old.

Quotes by Aidy Bryant

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the SNL-related quote reveal about getting started there?
The speaker recalls landing an assistant role at 'SNL' back in 2002, describing it as the entry-level starting point behind a career people mostly know from a different angle.
Is there a quote expressing self-doubt about being hired?
Yes, one speaker jokingly says if they were FX, they wouldn't have hired themselves, poking fun at their own qualifications or luck in landing the role.
Does any quote say height played a role in getting hired?
Yes, one speaker admits they usually get hired because they're tall, treating height as a practical, sometimes unfair, factor in casting or selection decisions.
What job is mentioned in the shortest of these Hired quotes?
One simply states they were hired as a penciler, referring to comic book or illustration work without further elaboration.
What tone do these Hired quotes share about early jobs?
They're candid and a little self-deprecating, treating early hires as lucky breaks or practical outcomes rather than proof of guaranteed talent.

Others admit their hiring came down to something as simple as height, a reminder that the reasons people Get hired aren't always about pure merit.