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Yourself Quotes

The hardest audience is yourself.

These quotes turn inward — an actor describing the fear that comes before any audience does, and thoughts on the quiet value of lowering the noise and simply listening more closely. For more on inner confidence, see Feel quotes.

I think there's always pieces of yourself that bleed into your character. That's inevitable.

Quotes by Dustin Clare

When you just coast through work and don't feel inspired, I feel you are lying to yourself.

Quotes by Dulquer Salmaan

It might be easy to identify me as so-and-so's son, especially to begin with, but you only get that one first film, after which you have to prove yourself and keep improving.

Quotes by Dulquer Salmaan

I've seen a lot of good things and a lot of the bad of what Hollywood can bring. At the end of the day, I've found that when you try and fit in, that's a way to go crazy; you...

Quotes by Drew Sidora

Clothes is just something you put on to cover yourself... fashion is a way to communicate.

Quotes by Dries van Noten

I think the only reason I wanted to do modeling, really, was because I knew I wasn't ready to act; I knew I didn't have enough life experience, and I knew that doing photo shoots was a way of acting....

Quotes by Dree Hemingway

There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.

Quotes by Drew Barrymore

In Hollywood it's really tough to change genres; you have to re-prove yourself.

Quotes by Drew Daywalt

As a scholar, you don't want to repeat yourself, ever. You're supposed to say it once, publish it, and then it's published, and you don't say it again. If someone comes and gives a scholarly paper about something they've already...

Quotes by Drew Gilpin Faust

Instead of trying to make your life perfect, give yourself the freedom to make it an adventure, and go ever upward.

Quotes by Drew Houston

People make basic assumptions based on what they have now. But you have to ask yourself, 'Is this really what people are going to be doing in five years?' Very few people ask themselves what they would actually want instead...

Quotes by Drew Houston

I want to inspire people and show people no matter what happens, no matter how much you get knocked down, you can pick yourself up. Just keep pushing forward, keep being positive.

Quotes by Drew McIntyre

When you're by yourself and not with WWE, you are your own business. And I was very successful in that business because of all the lessons I learned.

Quotes by Drew McIntyre

It's hard to tell yourself to get ready when it's like, 'I need to make this freaking team first.'

Quotes by Drew Pomeranz

You can get help from teachers, but you are going to have to learn a lot by yourself, sitting alone in a room.

Quotes by Dr. Seuss

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to...

Quotes by Dr. Seuss

Are you going to back down to somebody? If not, you're giving yourself a chance.

Quotes by Draymond Green

'Digiphrenia' is really the experience of trying to exist in more than one incarnation of yourself at the same time. There's your Twitter profile, there's your Facebook profile, there's your email inbox. And all of these sort of multiple instances...

Quotes by Douglas Rushkoff

Walkman was the precursor to the cell phone, in terms of your strategy for getting through the urban landscape and the modern experience. Insulate yourself from it with your own soundscape.

Quotes by Douglas Rushkoff

It's great to fall head over heels in love at a fast pace, and nothing's more romantic, but you need to look after yourself.

Quotes by Douglas Booth

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of advice or reflection do these "Yourself" quotes offer?
A mix - one is about horror filmmaking and needing to scare yourself first, another is about the value of silence and truly listening, one touches on acting and avoiding self-judgment, and another argues entertainers aren't responsible for teaching children lessons parents haven't taught at home.
Is there a quote about acting or performance here?
Yes, one quote discusses the importance of staying "a blank space" while doing fantasy work as an actor, since judging yourself, the character, or the movie gets in the way of the performance. For more on craft and self-awareness, see the Best page.
Is there a quote about parenting or raising children?
Yes - one quote pushes back on the idea that entertainers should teach children life lessons, arguing that's a responsibility that belongs at home, taught by parents "yourself."
Does this page have anything about silence or listening?
Yes, one quote reflects on the value of silence, suggesting there's something good in turning the volume down and really listening - even calling it "a brand new thing." Browse the Feel page for more on inner experience and awareness.
Is there a quote related to horror or fear?
Yes, one short quote states: "The first monster you have to scare the audience with is yourself." It's a line about horror filmmaking and confronting your own fears first. For more upbeat reflections, check out the Good and Life pages.

Several entries also touch on craft and responsibility: resisting self-judgment while performing, and the idea that parenting duties can't be handed off to entertainers. Continue with Best quotes or Good quotes for related themes.