Shiri Appleby Quotes

I think most actors like to do things that are right outside of their comfort zone.

Broadway is one of the hardest things I've ever done.

I tend to be a lazy actress, unless I'm pushed.

Some people don't like competition because it makes them work harder, better.

I think that is when guys are at their best: when you put pressure and have something to work towards and have something to compare yourself to or try to best them, it really does make you better.

I think, as a composer, pressure should be something that makes you better.

The more pressure you can put on me and get me out of my comfort zone, the better I shine.

Whenever people see me on screen, I want them to feel that I am making an effort and pushing the envelope.

I just want better competition the more I step up.

I've always believed that - it's stupid, but I always use this - the pressure makes the diamonds. I really do believe that. The more pressure I'm put under, the more, it seems, I thrive. The more you give me to do and the more you give me to accomplish, the more I can get done for you.

You really have to work harder to come up with new ways to play the scenes.

It's always a really great thing to have an actor that does make you want to up your game. It naturally motivates you to do and try things that maybe you wouldn't necessarily do or try.

As an actor, you want to push yourself.

I try to play the best I can every time I play. But there's just some folks that seem to draw a little bit of that extra special out of you.

I don't feel pressure in a negative way. I like pressure. I feel excitement and calm at the same time. No pressure, no diamonds. I want pressure: pressure creates drama, creates emotion.

There are some subjects in school that I love, but it can still feel like a chore. Acting never feels like a chore.

Each one of us requires the spur of insecurity to force us to do our best.

Pressure can be good. It helps you to see what you're all about.

I think it's just a lot more pressure to make the scenes work when you're doing a film, because when you're doing a series you feel like, I have so many scenes, so many episodes, so if I don't get it exactly right this time, I have another scene later. You feel less pressure.

It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better.

Pressure just makes you go a little more. I kind of like pressure.

I want to do better. I want to produce better stories. I want to do better plays.

People often say that stress is a motivator. What we're referring to when we say this is really better described as stimulation and engagement.

There's a lot of pressure to be the lead of a film. I have done it. It's not my favorite way to work.

I've been told I'm too good looking for certain roles, but that's okay, it just motivates me to go deeper.