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“And Lois told us, loudly and clearly, it is possible to do a tough job, and do it better than anyone, with the most generous spirit.” -Jess Cagle, Managing Editor of Entertainment Weekly in an Editor’s Note about the death of 84-year-old publicist Lois Smith

When reading my Entertainment Weekly today, I came across this quote in the Editor’s Note, which was written about Lois Smith. Lois Smith was a legendary publicist who played an integral part in the careers of big stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford. What really stood out in this one page tribute to Lois, was the way Lois was described – as treating everyone with equal respect and kindness, in an industry that very often forgets to do so. I wanted to share this quote for this very reason – as a reminder to all of us, that kindness goes a long way, and if you really want to, you can do a great job and succeed, while maintaining a “generous spirit.”

Lois Smith and Michelle Pfeiffer

Lois Smith and Meryl Streep

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