Gervinho Quotes

So many people supported me and believed in me. They made it so easy for me to believe in myself, because I didn't want to let them down.

I'm so grateful there's people that believe in me and want to hear more about me.

For a player to really be at his best you have to give him a certain confidence, but I did not feel appreciated by some people at Liverpool.

I want to play in a club that gives me confidence.

There is no stimulus like that which comes from the consciousness of knowing that others believe in us.

When someone you have a lot of respect for believes in you, it helps you believe in yourself.

I'm somebody who deserves to be supported and encouraged to continue my work because I have a lot to give.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I am far more confident now because of the love people have showered on me. Their acceptance is what keeps me going.

For goalkeepers, confidence comes from games and minutes. So whenever someone gives you an opportunity or shows faith in you, it always gives you a boost.

It is always good for a player when a manager believes in you.

Mark Hughes really believes in me, he makes me feel as though I'm a great footballer.

And whenever you're struggling, it's so important to have a cheerleader who's there for you and can remind you of the great things you've done. Because sometimes you just can't remember them yourself.

To be a Hottie you gotta have a lot of self-love, a lot of confidence, you gotta be able to put your foot down. Hotties are supposed to turn other people into Hotties too. If you see someone that's not quite confident, you gotta be the Hottie to gas up your friend.

I was very well received by Dortmund, by the whole club. I felt a lot of love; a footballer is stronger when he has confidence.

I don't think I'm the most confident person, but I have people around me who, while they don't say I am the greatest thing in football, have a general belief in me.

My mother had faith in me, had more faith in me than I had in myself, and knowing that she did made me try to find faith. She believed in trying things.

Bobby had faith in my ability as a singer.

Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.

I'm very open about the fact that it's nice when someone says you're pretty. Especially for someone like me.

I had a fantastic mother who taught me self-confidence.

We live by encouragement and die without it - slowly, sadly and angrily.

Getting comments like that from even the young people at the shows who probably aren't singers, the girls who just tell me that I'm an inspiration to them, for one reason or another.

Everybody wants to be somebody. The thing you have to do is give them confidence they can. You have to give a kid a dream.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.