Nell Carter Quotes

I'm such a strong-headed person and so stubborn, I don't need someone to be sweet to me.

I know what is best for me.

I think that's important for all ages, to not be afraid of being an individual. I grew up on my own, as an only child, so early on I think I was quite capable of making decisions by myself and being an individual.

At one point, people are going to have to realize that maybe I know what I'm doing.

I do my own thing. And I believe what I do is the right thing.

I don't need someone else's power. I'm obtaining my own.

I like being a strong, independent woman, and to be honest, I was never afraid to be on my own.

I feel confident. I feel empowered. I feel in control.

I'm going to give it my all, but I'm also going to know my worth, know that I have options, and that's the best feeling in the world.

I don't take a backseat to nobody. That's just my mindset.

I consider myself a leader. I am not a follower.

I'm talented and I don't listen to people. I have a mind of my own.

I ain't got nothing to prove to nobody.

Why would I care what other people are thinking? I don't care what an audience thinks of me.

Once you've found something you know how to do, it makes you feel you don't have to be intimidated by someone.

I think I have enough of a sense to know what works for me and what doesn't, without going into some big thing and analyzing what I do. I'm in a position that allows me to do what I want to do, and I do it.

I don't pay much attention to career or what other people think. I've always been quite arrogant.

I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.

I don't think I could be terribly demanding even if I wanted to be.

I consider myself to be a very strong, independent woman.

My kids are pretty secure, bright, and know who they are.

My father never felt the need to wrap himself in anybody's mantle. He never felt the need to pretend to be anybody else. This is their administration. This is their war. If they can't stand on their own two feet, well, they're no Ronald Reagans, that's for sure.

All I've ever needed is myself.

I like being independent; I like doing things myself. I'm an instinctual person.

I can't give up my own identity.