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I had plenty of qualms about Audrey when we met for the first rehearsal, but from then on, working with her was one big kick... Audrey and I decided we'd throw a party for the cast and the crew when the picture was finished. We went all out, had it catered by Romanoff's - nothing but the best. In the middle of the party, Audrey sidled up to me, jabbed me with her elbow, and said, out of the corner of her mouth, 'Hey, Shirl-Girl, whattaya think the bruise is gonna be for this bash?'

Audrey Hepburn#33

HumorLeadershipPracticalityWorkplace

About this quote

What does it mean?
It shares a humorous anecdote showing her down-to-earth nature and concern for the crew.
In plain terms
She was funny and cared about costs even at parties.
What can you take from it?
Humor and practicality can coexist in leadership.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • parties
  • management

Putting it to work

  • team building
  • managing budgets

Questions to consider

  • How do you lead with humor?
  • What details matter in a celebration?

Another view

It relies on context about her budget concerns that isn't explained.

More from Audrey Hepburn

  1. Audrey was meek, gentle and ethereal, understated both in her life and in her work. She walked among us with a light pace, as if she didn't want to be noticed.…

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  2. I don't want to be ungallant, but Audrey's too old and wrinkled for me.

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  3. I can't stand it! I know I've got the best tits on stage, and yet they're all staring at a girl who hasn't got any!

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