71 Quotes by Judy Smith

Whatever the issue is or problem is, you have to own it, and you have to face into it. If not, it will just really get worse, and it will get compounded.

I remember having lunch with a friend who worked at the White House. I'd just graduated from law school but kept telling my friend what they needed to do and weren't doing right about the Iran-Contra affair. The next day, I got a call from the White House, offering me a job.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers. You don't have to be friends, but you do have to be friendly.

It's good to have a healthy ego because that pushes you to succeed. But when you cross a line, and your views are not balanced, that's when you get into trouble.

I definitely never had an affair with the president.

Most people somehow look at people in the crisis industry as fixers, but some things can't be fixed by an outside person.

If you make a mistake at work, address it as soon as possible - don't hide it.

I think that scandal and intrigue and all of those sort of things that occur behind closed doors - whether it's on the Hill or in the White House - people all find intriguing.

My law degree has always been incredibly helpful.