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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.

It's nice to establish yourself as an actor first and a singer second. Proof is such a tremendous piece of work, and I'm incredibly lucky to be a part of it. I'm sure that the musicals will happen in the...

Quotes by Neil Patrick Harris

But everyone gets burnt, don't they? Certain things are outside of your control. I suppose the only thing you can learn as a director is to not put yourself into situations where it can get outside of your control. And...

Quotes by Neil Jordan

You have people who believe they are scientifically literate but, in fact, are not. And I don't mind if you're not scientifically literate, but just admit that to yourself, so that you'll know, and perhaps you can take a first...

Quotes by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Fiction can either be a mirror reflecting you back to yourself or it can be a clean pane of glass looking on the outside.

Quotes by Neel Mukherjee

The more trauma and bad experiences you have, the more you are able to laugh on yourself and the situation.

Quotes by Neena Gupta

In order to advance in this world, you need to have respect for yourself.

Quotes by Natti Natasha

Own what you have, be happy, love your family, and be sure of yourself no matter what passion you are chasing.

Quotes by Natti Natasha

You just need to put yourself in someone else's shoes and then see how they feel and then you will understand why they are reacting or why they are behaving the way that they are behaving. We need to be...

Quotes by Navid Negahban

I first moved to Denver to work with a group called YWAM, 'Youth With a Mission.' I was a kid - I was 18 - and did some work with homeless people. Really, trying to convert people is sort of...

Quotes by Nathaniel Rateliff

Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the jump, that is really half the battle.

Quotes by Nathan Chen

You want to put out a TV show? If you have the money to do it on your own, by yourself, and you have a TV network, you can do it by yourself. But the nature of the beast is,...

Quotes by Nathan Fillion

It looks different seeing yourself on the big screen.

Quotes by Nate Dogg

How do you be a 45-year-old man in a rock band, do it well, keep your dignity and not become a parody of yourself? I don't think it will be simple.

Quotes by Nate Mendel

I look to TJ for inspiration in so many ways. One thing I learned from him is not to feel sorry for yourself.

Quotes by Natalya Neidhart

Getting older doesn't bother me. When I was 30, I thought I should have achieved more, but you get more comfortable and think it's time to stop putting pressure on yourself.

Quotes by Natasha Little

It's much easier to write when you're sad. But you can end up isolated and depressed because you almost need to put yourself in that situation to have that angst to write from.

Quotes by Natalie Imbruglia

It's good to have to put yourself in someone else's skin. It's all-consuming.

Quotes by Natalie Imbruglia

I love meat - I'm Cuban; I grew up eating meat, platanos, and arroz con pollo. I don't believe in starving yourself, but sometimes I do cleanses and diets to prepare for a role.

Quotes by Natalie Martinez

Be true to yourself, and, um, don't worry about some large companies' quarterly profit index.

Quotes by Natalie Merchant

I can't remove the autobiographical slant from the things I write. You always bring yourself into what you're writing.

Quotes by Natalie Merchant

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.