Dan Harmon Quotes

I just never wanted to be too much in the background. I always wanted to be a part of things.

I noticed, when I taught elementary school, how true the squeaky wheel thing is, and how endearing squeaky wheels can be! Because when you're being a squeaky wheel, you're also really letting people know who you are.

For myself, for a long time... maybe I felt inauthentic or something, I felt like my voice wasn't worth hearing, and I think everyone's voice is worth hearing. So if you've got something to say, say it from the rooftops.

Never let anyone silence your voice.

I don't think I'm generous enough to be the straight guy. I sort of make my own way and make my own statement. Do I mind pushing myself forward? Not at all.

You should be unique, you should be confident, and that's how people remember who you are. You have to be willing to share who you are and your story.

More people should stand up and not be afraid to do things that mean something to them.

I have been told too much - to talk less, to keep my opinions to myself, to not sound intelligent - all this was told to me so that I could fit in. But I never thought I fit in anyway. So if you don't fit in, at least stand out.

Even though I was 34 or 35 or something. I was like, “People can do that? Women can actually just say what they think?” It was an extraordinary experience to do that movie with her because every day was a lesson in how to just be yourself.

From an early age, I never let anyone silence my voice. This steadfast attitude has helped me as an actor and has truly enabled me to explore and evolve the characters I portray on television and film.

Use the voice that you were given. Shout what you believe in from the top of your lungs. Never let anyone quiet you.

I think that Diwata does not fit that mold. She's loud, she's a huge personality, she's imposing. I don't know if I'm the same thing in that sense, but what gives me the joy in playing her is the total rejection of needing to fit in. It's so inspiring.

You have to think about how you're going to present yourself and want people, wanna show your stuff and who you are

I think the most clear, direct way to empowerment is to really know yourself and to really use your voice and to not be afraid of other people's reactions.

But, by just being myself, I end up touching a lot more people who might never have paid much attention to a female rapper.

Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.

I think being nice and being safe is unfair to yourself when you have big dreams as a woman. I think you have to prepare yourself that not everyone in this world has the same personality... The one thing I've chosen to be great at in my life is singing - so why not be proud that I'm great at it?

Everybody wants to shine a little bit, even a wallflower.

I like to stand out and make a statement.

Everybody wants to be a star right now, to be heard, to have a voice, so you have to give the confidence for people to have that ability - and give them the wardrobe to become a star.

I just wanted to be myself and that's why I chose to do 'Big Brother,' because I wanted everyone to see the real Amy Childs.

I don't want to become a brand and I certainly don't want to have a persona.

I always wear my hat backwards. That way, people can see my face.

It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.

Find out what's really out there. I never said to be like me, I say be like you and make a difference.