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Cringe Quotes

Honest admissions of the awkward and embarrassing.

Cringing at old photos or a crying baby is universal, and these quotes own that discomfort openly. For more on childhood embarrassment, see our Baby quotes.

When I first met Clint Eastwood, I bobbed him a curtsy. I still cringe about that to this day.

Quotes by Trudie Styler

I don't really cringe over any of my albums.

Quotes by Sheryl Crow

When I look at pictures when I was younger, I do the quintessential cringe.

Quotes by Rachel Roy

I cringe when I watch myself on TV.

Quotes by Peter Andre

About Quotes

You're not going to find me cringe from my record.

Quotes by Paul Gosar

Whenever I hear a baby cry, I cringe.

Quotes by Nadya Suleman

There's something about each of my books that I'm really proud of, and there's something about each of my books that I cringe over.

Quotes by Margaret Haddix

Early on, I found the attention completely embarrassing. I'd cringe if I saw my picture on the cover of a magazine.

Quotes by Julie Christie

I cringe when critics say I'm a master of the popular novel. What's an unpopular novel?

Quotes by Irwin Shaw

Any Quotes

The thing about romance and romantic movies is that they can be somewhat melodramatic. For a lot of actors, there's a certain cringe factor that's involved with that.

Quotes by David Lyons

When I look back at the way that I was in that documentary I cringe.

Quotes by Benjamin Cohen

Not all cultural borrowing is a form of social violence: some of it is just cringe.

Quotes by Ash Sarkar

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of moments do these cringe quotes describe?
They cover embarrassing memories, uncomfortable public attention, and instinctive reactions like flinching at a crying baby.
Is there a quote about meeting someone famous?
Yes, one recalls curtsying awkwardly to Clint Eastwood and still cringing about that memory years later.
Do any quotes mention media attention specifically?
One admits finding early attention embarrassing, cringing at seeing their own picture on a magazine cover.
Is cringing always tied to embarrassment in these quotes?
Mostly, though one is more neutral, simply noting a strong reaction to hearing a baby cry.
Where can I find more on handling public attention?
See our Attention quotes for related reflections.

Want lighter, more general takes? Browse About quotes or Attention quotes for more relatable reading.