Edie Brickell Quotes

I am a good and interested mother - which has surprised me.

I simply can't wear an outfit if I don't feel that is right for me.

Ever since I was a teenager, I always had a very strong sense of my own personal style. Kind of for better or for worse - actually I don't think it's ever been for worse. The way that I dress has always been a pretty accurate reflection of my personality and my life.

What I've come up with is that I just need to be me.

It's tough to say what separates me from everyone else. I guess it's one of the things that the audience feels as soon as the spotlight hits me. All I can say is that I'm being as true to myself the best way I can.

I like people who are authentically themselves, and they own it, and most importantly, they own their story.

I like being known for who I am.

I think I have come to a place where I'm able to feel more comfortable about being honest.

It took awhile for me to get used to speaking candidly about my own life. I got into it, and it turned out to be a wonderful experience.

I'm totally myself.

You can hide so much behind theatrics, and I don't need to do that any more.

How you present yourself is nobody's business but your own. The stylists have an opinion. The hair people have an opinion. The fans and the management have opinions. Ultimately, you have to trust that you are the safe-keeper of yourself.

I can say I have become far more open about what I believe.

Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.

Some people are more fluid than others at just being themselves and recognizing what's good about themselves.

Worthy or not, my life is my subject, and my subject is my life.

I've come more to terms with the fact that I sound like myself. No matter what I do, I sound like myself.

I've never lived my life in the opinion of others. I believe I'm a good person. I believe I'm a good mom. But that's for my kids to decide, not for the world.

Being a mom kind of grounded me in a way. Your body takes on a whole new meaning.

I have become that mother I used to dread.

Some people won't like me; that's just human nature. I battled with that for years, trying to please people, but now I haven't got time to win people over! I've got nappies to change!

I don't wear a wig. I'd feel terrible onstage with a wig. I hate to be so 'Actors Studio'-ish, but I like to feel it's me out there.

You don't want to spend your life explaining yourself.

I would say trust your own judgment and develop your own style that is true in your heart and don't be deterred from that. Just develop that something that's unique to you that you feel you can give. Be true to yourself, trust your own judgment; that's all.

Do whatever it takes to convey your essential self.