Daryl Hall Quotes

For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.

I have many moments of self doubt. Everybody does.

Sometimes if I tell people, 'I'm afraid that I'm really a fraud,' or 'I have a lot of self-doubt,' they go, 'Oh, no, you're kidding.' I go, 'No, I'm really honest.'

It's just so fragile. The growing sense of 'Oh, God, what am I doing? Am I any good? Will I ever work again?' All those questions of self doubt, they do creep in.

Do I have my insecurities? Hell yes, just like anybody else. I can obsess over the most ridiculous things, just like anybody else.

Every single time I step into the studio, I say, 'Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?' I suppose there's a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.

I still believe that at any time the no-talent police will come and arrest me.

Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.

I've always been a bit of a self-doubter. I think a lot of actors are.

Most artists are notoriously insecure, and I fall into that category.

If you're a writer, you're constantly doubting yourself.

I doubt myself for sure. Sometimes it gets that bad when you can't find a rhythm.

I still doubt myself every single day.

I am very self-doubting; it has come out of experience.

As a typical creative, I am all ego and insecurity!

I've got so many weaknesses.

For a long time I managed to think two things simultaneously, that I am actually a good playwright, and that the next time I write a play I will be revealed as someone who is no good at all.

Every single time I start to do a picture, without fail, I feel as if I don't know what I'm doing.

There is always a point when one senses one's lack of skill, the doubt.

I don't take compliments very easily. I think most musicians suffer from low self-esteem to some extent.

I'm very self-conscious as an actor, with performances and things, and I don't like watching my own stuff.

Sometimes I panic and think I can't really write.

That's something I go through every day - you know - Am I good enough to act?

I criticise myself an awful lot. I do worry to the point that I don't think it's very healthy. I'm always picking my flaws. It's a terrible anxiety I have. I wish I could pretend nothing fazes me, but it does.

I think it's healthy to be insecure, to have nerves.