Vanessa Williams Quotes

You've got to be able to sell yourself.

I know how to put it on when it comes to interviews and performing because I have to. But I'm pretty laid back.

When I go to audition for voiceovers, I do dress as if I'm going to an on-camera audition because that's my way of showing that I do care and it means something to me.

I've never really done any interviews as myself.

I want to make sure I always show off my smile and have a positive attitude the whole time, whether it's during a performance, practice, or doing an interview.

Now I can walk into a room full of people I don't know and do my job. That's quite a massive thing to learn, I think.

You know, I don't talk about the characters that I play. Years ago, I was a little timid about it and I kind of squirmed when I was asked, 'Could you tell us something about your character.' Now with a little self-confidence that comes with the grey beard, I just flatly refuse.

Public speaking is scary, I think. I've gotten way better at it. If I have to do a speech and be like, 'I'm a YouTuber,' then that's easy, but if I have to get up there and pretend I know something in front of adults, it's never fine. In front of adults, it's like, 'Ahhhh they're going to judge me.'

Somebody has to be on stage, and some people have to be in the audience. That's the only difference. Don't put any thought as to why you are on the stage or how you need to be 'better' than the people in the audience. You aren't better. You're simply the speaker.

What I find daunting always is to stand on a stage and talk to people, whether they agree with me or not.

I need people - theatrics and schmoozing and storytelling are part of my talent.

Inherently, I'm not a huge extrovert, so I actually find interviews and all the glamour to be a bit challenging sometimes.

I have proven to the world that I am articulate, I am very intelligent, I'm well exposed.

I put my best foot forward to make the best impression I could have, and it's been serving me well ever since.

I will let the work I've done speak for me.

I'm constantly struggling in interviews to engage and finish sentences, because I am being asked personal questions from somebody I don't know.

I think the theater is where you stand up, and you say, 'Here is what I have to offer.'

I enjoy any chance to get in front of a microphone in a role. I'll do it.

On the microphone, I'm not scared to step up and say, 'This is my ability, this is how good I am.' In other areas of life, I'm not so confident; I'm still adjusting to the photo shoots, all that stuff. But behind the mic, I'm fully confident.

It may sound like showing off, but I am good in communications and in creating harmony.

Getting up in front of an audience is my biggest motivation.

I consider myself a good communicator and a good salesman.

I'm not a good talker, I'm a great talker because I do it so often over a long period of time.

I'm much more confident performing than I am in social situations.

I love playing in the spotlight... I feel like that's motivation for everyone.