19 Jamie Johnson Quotes for You to Enjoy

Jamie Johnson

American Director

Born: 1979

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Personally, I can't see the appeal in trekking down to D.C. for a networking extravaganza, even if it is built around a special moment in American history. While I find the election of Barack Obama inspirational, I don't have a desire to memorialize it with overly effusive celebration. Jamie Johnson

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Our family's fortune is growing faster than ever. We're a part of a small number of American families that own most of the country's wealth. But having so much in the hands of so few can't be good for America. Jamie Johnson

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When you are born rich, you have all these options. You can pursue a career path that you find interesting; there's no need or pressure to start working to get funds just for survival, which is something a lot of people have to struggle with. Jamie Johnson

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I think there's something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it's regarding wealth, they're obviously very guarded. Jamie Johnson

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I remember I was in grade school, the fourth grade, in a free reading period in the library. Someone in my class found a copy of the Forbes 400, a list of the richest people in America, and my dad's name was on it. Jamie Johnson

I've always found that I personally love to observe things, and I'm good at observing things. Jamie Johnson

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I think there's something in people where they often want to describe their personal experiences, but when it's regarding wealth, they're obviously very guarded. They're very worried about how people are going to react to what they say. Jamie Johnson

I think it certainly is the responsibility of the rich to support and regenerate society. Jamie Johnson

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People don't want to have to justify their privileges; they don't want to have to justify having access to the power and resource that wealth brings. And by not talking about it, they are able to hold onto their power without being questioned, and I think that makes them feel more secure. Jamie Johnson

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The secrecy surrounding wealth and the anxiety of talking about money is absurd. If you are rich and you live well and you spend money and it is an essential part of your lifestyle, then you shouldn't be ashamed of talking about it. You shouldn't be ashamed of it. And I think you should accept it and be honest and open about it. Jamie Johnson

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I was raised not to talk about money. It was considered impolite. Jamie Johnson

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I obviously enjoy being wealthy. It's enabled me to have a career that I've chosen and not one that I've been forced into. Jamie Johnson

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In affluent communities, where each member is keenly aware of his or her place within the Byzantine order, attracting the right friends is a blood sport. Chumming up to influential figures who are in a position to help can determine the course of an entire life. Jamie Johnson

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There's an unspoken rule in affluent circles that suggests you can always define an individual's status by measuring his or her proximity to the most influential person in the room. And as the maxim goes, closer is always better. Jamie Johnson

There are certain vulnerabilities and insecurities that go along with not being linked to another person in a contractual way, even if it's an unspoken contract. People in New York manage that pretty well. I prefer choice and desire over convention and limitation. Jamie Johnson

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I was very close with my mother growing up. I have four older sisters who were an important part of my life. And I've been very close to all the women I've dated. I feel most comfortable around women. Jamie Johnson

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I think that if I were in a satisfying marriage, I would probably choose monogamy, but I wouldn't want that to be a requirement. Jamie Johnson

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Ironically, for the mega-rich, recession brings with it the ability to live well at a lower cost and with less of a hassle. Jamie Johnson

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