Maria Shriver

I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays. I didn't want to be the rich kid who was along for a free ride. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I, I am my own woman. I have not been, quote, 'bred' to look the other way. I look at that man back there in the green room straight on, eyes wide open, and I look at him with an open heart. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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You can spend the rest of your life trying to figure out what other people expect from you, or you can make a decision to let that all go. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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I made the mistake of thinking that external accomplishments would bring me peace. I thought it was about the job or a book or making a name for myself. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear. ↗

— Maria Shriver

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