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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.

Write every day. Don't kill yourself. I think a lot of people think, 'I have to write a chapter a day' and they can't. They fall behind and stop doing it. But if you just write even one hundred words...

Quotes by Cassandra Clare

The field is fantastic, great runners, so the best you can do is stay in control, pace yourself well, and then utilise it when you can do better.

Quotes by Caster Semenya

I know growing up as a young gay person how much you hate yourself, how much you already think you're different.

Quotes by Cat Cora

Nothing gets you to mend your heart quicker than throwing yourself into work.

Quotes by Cat Deeley

I'd say to any woman, get out of that bad relationship that's turning you into a shell of your former self. Learn from it and get out. Then wait; enjoy yourself and your friends because, when what you want comes...

Quotes by Cat Deeley

When someone you have a lot of respect for believes in you, it helps you believe in yourself.

Quotes by Cat Osterman

The dullest thing in the world is waiting for your scene. But the most exciting thing is seeing yourself on the screen and then getting compliments.

Quotes by Casey Kasem

I think the more you do this and the more comfortable you become on stage, you start speaking more and becoming more of a character in yourself.

Quotes by Carrot Top

Challenge yourself, jump off the deep end and learn to swim.

Quotes by Carson Kressley

Compare yourself to yourself and say, 'How can I be better? How can I be the real me?'

Quotes by Carson Kressley

I've been doing makeovers on TV for years and years and years. It's something I really know how to do. I also know personally what it's like to not feel good about yourself.

Quotes by Carson Kressley

I wasn't always this confident. Growing up as the awkward gay kid in a small town in Pennsylvania, you're constantly told, 'Don't be yourself, don't be proud of who you are.'

Quotes by Carson Kressley

The mind is a funny thing in how it works. Sometimes you have to tell yourself what's really true. If you don't, your mind starts trying to tell you lies.

Quotes by Case Keenum

There's no better way to be than depending on yourself.

Quotes by Casemiro

I will say, as a woman, when you put a mustache on, you find out a lot of things about yourself.

Quotes by Carrie Brownstein

When you're auditioning, hold on loosely. Work hard on it at home, like you always do. But when you're in the room, let a choice happen to you rather than forcing a choice that's not ready to come. You'll surprise...

Quotes by Carrie Preston

Remain true to yourself while practicing this business of being an actor. And it is a business.

Quotes by Carrie Preston

If you sell yourself short before you even start, you'll never know how far you could have gone. Ambition is a wonderful thing and has gotten me farther than I ever thought I'd go.

Quotes by Carrie Vaughn

When I was younger and I was getting older, I remember thinking that if I couldn't do it gracefully, then I would have to quit. You know, looking at yourself aging onscreen, it can bring up stuff. It's one thing...

Quotes by Carrie-Anne Moss

I think it's important to always keep professional and surround yourself with good people, work hard, and be nice to everyone.

Quotes by Caroline Winberg

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.