Jessica Stroup Quotes

I became good at defending myself, but as far as I was concerned, that was a transient skill.

People and what they say don't bother me like they used to. When I was younger, I really couldn't take it because I couldn't understand where the criticism was coming from.

I've learned in this league that things sort themselves out.

My parents thought if they put me in drama classes, I might come out of my shell. It worked, and I've acted ever since.

I had to learn to have confidence.

[on his dwarfism] When I was younger, definitely, I let it get to me. As an adolescent, I was bitter and angry and I definitely put up these walls. But the older you get, you realize you just have to have a sense of humour. You just know that it's not your problem. It's theirs.

One of the joys of being an actor is that you're always learning new things. And I've been doing this since I was 19, so there's been a lot of new things I have learned for each part. I always assume that I can do it.

When you are free from self-doubt, you fail better. You accept criticism and listen.

I might have to stumble a little bit more in public than others, but that's fine, I don't mind, I've developed a thick skin.

Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you.

I know I've got to learn to believe in myself.

When I see someone I think is cool, he's a pretty well-adjusted individual. He's not too affected one way or the other by what's happening, no matter what's going through his mind.

The older I get, the more I'm starting to believe in myself.

All I need is my brains, my eyes and my personality, for better or for worse.

You have to grow thick skin and that only comes with time and learning.

There are no makeovers in my books. The ugly duckling does not become a beautiful swan. She becomes a confident duck able to take charge of her own life and problems.

You've got to stand up and do your own battles. My daddy taught me that a long time ago, that you fight your own battles. The only way to shut everybody up is to win.

I'd learned a lot in the Army. I knew that above all things in the world I had to become so big, so strong that people and their hatred could never touch me.

Growing up in Oklahoma the way I did, and being raised the way I was raised by my parents, gave me such a strong foundation to go out into the world and fly, so to speak, the way I was able to do.

You cannot build character and courage by destroying men's initiative and independence.

I've learned that while I'd be a fool not to stay open to the advice and experiences of the smart, amazing people in my life, I also need to listen to what I have to say.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

Over the years, I've gotten a little bit thick-skinned when it comes to the acting thing.

Fitting in is unnecessary. Embrace who you are. You will go through rough times in high school, but always stay strong, and never deny yourself!