Tamara Tunie Quotes

It is important what you look like, period. So, I grew up and realized, 'Just put on the shoes and wear some nice clothes and forget about it and try to sing well.'

I know people always say to get out of your comfort zone and take risks, but when you are on a live national television show, and you are competing to stay on it, then I don't think you should be uncomfortable up there. I think you should sell it and be your own best self.

There was an open mic night when I was about 11 years old and I went and I played the songs that I'd written in my bedroom and it was the first night where I felt like I was myself at school.

I want to make sure I always show off my smile and have a positive attitude the whole time, whether it's during a performance, practice, or doing an interview.

I always wanted everyone to love me, probably because I didn't love myself enough. But now I realize that when you're an artist, you're making the music that's in your head and in your heart, and not for any other reason.

Winning a pageant or sometimes simply participating in a contest can change your life. Outer beauty is just a part of the judgement, but what's important are your views and opinions that are shown to the world.

The first time that I stepped onto a stage, it was life-changing. For once, I felt comfortable and in a place where I belonged. It changed my life forever.

I don't really see myself as a success. I just don't look at it that way.

I'm an Ultimate Fighter winner at 170. At 155, I'm always proving myself. I have nothing to prove to any of the fans, but to myself, it's my skillset.

I think every time you step on the field you have a certain amount of pressure on you to succeed.

It really doesn't matter who I fight. It's about me putting on a good performance and just looking good overall that night.

Just have to worry about making sure I'm playing my game and doing all that.

To see that I'm on a good path, that I'm improving, is what I want to feel.

Yes, we have to look at our opponents and study our opponents. But you have to look at you first and know you can do it.

I would say that one of the hardest things for an athlete, and really anybody of any profession, is that we create our identity in what we do.

My emotions are usually my weakness, but they are my strength while acting.

Auditioning is a skill. There are actors who are not very talented but know how to audition and know how to be really confident in the room and are confident enough to be able to charm the pants off anybody.

I do enjoy being in front of the camera and that is something new I have discovered.

All you have to offer as a performer is yourself.

Really when I'm on the court, it's about me playing.

When I was 14 and went on the stage for the first time, it stimulated me so much that I was convinced that I didn't want to do anything else.

I try not to feel pressure, because I feel like it kind of throws you off. I always try to focus on myself. But it does kind of creep into the back of my mind.

I think I've been doing pretty well with showing people what I really can do.

I was very shy, but when I performed, I felt like I was in my own little world. I became more confident. Dancing taught me discipline and to feel comfortable in my own skin.

I didn't want to go out there and prove to everyone or try to prove people wrong or what I can do. I just wanted to play my best, and, if I'm gassing at the end of the game, then that means I did a good job.