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Theres nothing worse than finding yourself in a situation, a very demanding piece of work, and knowing that youre not a
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"There's nothing worse than finding yourself in a situation, a very demanding piece of work, and knowing that you're not a true ally to the person who's in charge of all that"

- Daniel Day-Lewis

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This quote by Daniel Day-Lewis speaks to the importance of being a true ally to those in charge of demanding work. It recommends that it is even worse to be in a scenario where you are not a real ally than it is to be in the situation itself. Being a real ally implies being supportive, understanding, and ready to help. It suggests being there for the individual in charge and being willing to go above and beyond to make sure the success of the job. It indicates being truthful and open with them and wanting to handle tasks that may be outside of your comfort zone. It suggests being a group player and putting the success of the project before your own interests. Being a real ally is important for any successful job and is something that should be taken seriously.

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Daniel Day-Lewis This quote is written / told by Daniel Day-Lewis somewhere between April 29, 1957 and today. He was a famous Actor from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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