Walter Raleigh Quotes

Whenever you're starting a new show, you have these awkward first lunches and meetings that are sort of mandatory, and everybody shows up, but nobody knows each other.

Working with new people can be really hard and nerve-wracking. When you don't know the person, it's like being on a blind date.

Cocktail parties for me can be nerve-racking. The brevity of conversations, the number of them - it's not my sweet spot.

I never did well meeting strangers, so my favorite part of partying as a couple was that I didn't need to strike up conversation from scratch. If you've ever had to go out and meet new people on your own, you would understand. It can be a bit of an awkward situation. If you're already out at a party with someone you know, it takes that pressure off.

I like parties, but I'm shy, and I often find myself standing around, feeling awkward.

I like to go to parties where I know everyone. How are you going to have fun with people you don't know?

I've always been resistant to parties and schmoozing.

I'm dreadful at schmoozing at Hollywood parties.

I meet a lot of people.

Our profession is very much like going to a cocktail party, you check out the guest list.

If I go to a party, I'm not one to be the funniest person in the room at all.

I love meeting new people.

I'm not an ace at small talk.

I've always liked the idea of walking into a cocktail party where there are different people and finding some connection with almost everybody in the room.

I was very shy. It was kind of scary to meet new people.

I'm so socially awkward. I really had to put myself out there and meet new people.

Always come to a conversation armed with two drinks. Then if it's dire you can pretend you were on the way to find someone else. And if it's interesting, you can stay and down both glasses without moving.

As I started getting better and I had to go places and meet new people, there were times where you just couldn't keep to yourself. You had to speak to people.

Being around the energy of new people is wonderful. It only lifts my performance and makes it better.

I’ve never wanted to meet anyone I’ve been introduced to. I want to meet all the other people.

I have mild social anxiety to an extent where, when I'm talking to a new person, literally the only thing I can think in the back of my head is: 'What do I say when they're done talking?'

I can get awkward. I am not the best person to break the ice.

It's great to do stuff that 'gets you out of the house' in a way - that gets you to meet other people!

The next time you face a room full of strangers . . . you might tell yourself that some of them are just friends waiting to be found.

I hate trying to play charming. Thinking about being charming is really tough.