Jessica Savitch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jessica Savitch.

Jessica Savitch was an American broadcast journalist who gained prominence in the 1970s. Born on February 1, 1947, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Savitch showed an early passion for journalism and began her career in the field at a young age.

After studying journalism at Ithaca College, Savitch joined a television station in Houston, where she worked as a producer and anchor. In 1977, she made a notable move to NBC News as one of the first female network news anchors, becoming an influential figure in the industry. Known for her distinctive style and glamorous looks, Savitch quickly captivated viewers across the country.

During her career, Savitch was highly regarded for her ability to cover breaking news stories effectively. She reported on a wide range of events, from political scandals to natural disasters. However, despite her professional success, Savitch faced personal challenges, including a troubled love life and struggles with substance abuse.

Tragically, Jessica Savitch's life and career were cut short when she died in a car accident on October 23, 1983, at the age of 36. She left behind a legacy as a trailblazing female journalist who broke barriers in the industry and inspired others with her exceptional reporting skills and tenacity.

A fact of modern life is that it takes women longer to get r

A fact of modern life is that it takes women longer to get ready than men.

Jessica Savitch

Women were seldom given quality assignments or adequate air

Women were seldom given quality assignments or adequate air time.

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The latest wrinkle is on wrinkles. There is a widespread bel

The latest wrinkle is on wrinkles. There is a widespread belief that women can't grow old in television news.

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By far my most perilous assignment was covering a tank car e

By far my most perilous assignment was covering a tank car explosion.

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You can easily die racing to cover a bank robbery as you can

You can easily die racing to cover a bank robbery as you can in a war zone.

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For every two minutes of glamour, there are eight hours of h

For every two minutes of glamour, there are eight hours of hard work.

Jessica Savitch

Women may not have it easy, but we are given a fairer chance

Women may not have it easy, but we are given a fairer chance to reach for the top.

Jessica Savitch

The relationship between talent and management is uneasy, at

The relationship between talent and management is uneasy, at best.

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Women didn't want to watch other women on television because

Women didn't want to watch other women on television because they were jealous of their husbands' diverted attention.

Jessica Savitch

In every interview I have ever read or seen or taken part in

In every interview I have ever read or seen or taken part in, the final question in our future-oriented society is always, What next?

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What is the value of sticking a microphone in a man's face r

What is the value of sticking a microphone in a man's face right after he has learned of his wife's death?

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It had not occurred to me that marriage requires the same ef

It had not occurred to me that marriage requires the same effort as a career. And unlike a career, marriage requires a joint effort.

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In interviews I gave early on in my career, I was quoted as

In interviews I gave early on in my career, I was quoted as saying it was possible to have it all: a dynamic job, marriage, and children. In some respects, I was a social adolescent.

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Anyone who writes an autobiographical work at the age of 34

Anyone who writes an autobiographical work at the age of 34 is, at best, presumptuous. It occurred to me that it was time to set the record straight.

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I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still

I worked half my life to be an overnight success, and still it took me by surprise.

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Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict o

Never refuse an assignment except when there is a conflict of interest, a potential of danger to you or your family, or you hold a strongly biased attitude about the subject under focus.

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No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set you

No matter how many goals you have achieved, you must set your sights on a higher one.

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