Janel Moloney Quotes

I was in a very deep, dark slump, and I needed to find a way to get myself out of it. I had to force myself back out into life, back out into experiencing things.

All of us, in a sense, struggle continuously all the time, because we never get what we want. The important thing which I've really learned is how do you not give up, because you never succeed in the first attempt.

I cite my own example to all those who say they are depressed! I couldn't even move my hands properly and was given a few years to live. Youngsters need willpower to fight depression.

It's still in my heart. I can do it.

The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.

Antwone's story was a story of hope and that's what appealed to me. I needed hope myself at that time. I think all actors give up at some time and think they're never going to make it.

Don't give up. There are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. Don't listen to them. The only one who can make you give up is yourself.

If you try to do your best there is no failure.

I'm a damaged person, but I have hope and a will to not give up.

Every single day, I get up and I say, 'I am going to live and not die.'

Some actors couldn't figure out how to withstand the constant rejection. They couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

If you focus on the things you can't do, you'll destroy yourself. Just remember everything you can do.

You either listen to the naysayers and fall into the pit of self-loathing, or you stay on the path and move forward.

The best advice I ever got - and it's the best advice I'd give anybody - is just don't believe the word 'no.' Be persistent. Persevere. Keep going. Never, ever, ever give up.

The only advice you can give is, 'Don't let the bad stuff keep you down.'

Hold on to your dream. Don't let past failures or dire economic forecasts make you a pessimist. Keep your youthful dreams alive and create your own opportunities.

I've never let myself give up, because I believe in myself. I want to get stronger than I have ever been, and I will continue to tell myself that I can do it, no matter what the odds.

Sometimes my negativity worked to my advantage, and early in my career, it got me going. But you need to understand that you're not just fighting opponents, you're also fighting yourself.

There came a point where I did give up on music, but I'm the kind of person that when I face obstacles, I become more determined. It's just something weird within me.

I've kind of been doubted my whole life. I use that as fuel to continue to push every single day.

While I do my work with a sense of honesty, I tell myself, 'What is the worst that can happen? I fail, right?' So, will I stop living after that? No. I will try again.

My friends and family refused to give up on me even when I gave up on myself, and I wanted to hopefully encourage even just one person to try again.

I'm not grateful for depression, but it honestly made me work harder and gave me the drive that I have to succeed and to make it work.

Christopher believed that to overcome any adversity, no matter how challenging, you need to go forward each day with strength, determination and compassion.

On my worst day I always tell myself I'm not in a field picking cotton.