Thomas Bailey Aldrich Quotes

Those who know me know I won't hesitate to turn around and point someone out.

I think I'm outspoken, but I think people respect me for that.

Being professional makes it easier for me to say no, be honest, and not feel bad about it. However, that doesn't mean that you stay aloof.

I've always been a person that has said what's on my mind and stand behind it with a lot of heart and passion.

Don't confuse being stimulating with being blunt.

I've always been very direct and have told the truth and have been very willing to stand up and speak out.

I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to!

Look, I'm outspoken.

I pull no punches!

I am very clear and very honest. I can say one thing, and you look at my face, and it is clear.

People are more up front about what they want. That's what I love about New York in general.

Let me tell you something about myself. I am a straight shooter.

If I see something right, I say so.

I am very moohphat and can never be diplomatic or politically correct.

Honestly, I don't ever regret anything I say.

I'm too direct.

I take a lot of pride in being able to say that what you see is what you get.

I think a lot of people that don't know me would say that I lead by example, which I feel like I do. But at the same time, I'm someone who's always been very up-front with people. I'm gonna get straight to the point.

I'm very bold and say what I feel. That doesn't mean I ruffle feathers. It means I'm being honest.

My mom. Growing up with her, she always taught us to say whatever. Like, 'You think something, say it. Don't bite your tongue for people.' I think there's a fine line with that, but at the same time, I'm a firm believer in speaking your mind.

You don't have to like me, but I'm going to tell you the truth. If you don't like what I'm saying, then go out and prove it.

I think I got the ability to speak the truth, and that gets in peoples' heads.

I have been accused of many things in my life, but not even my worst enemy has ever accused me of being afraid to speak my mind.

Tommy [ Lee Jones] doesn't suffer fools easily. I think everybody knows that, but I have great respect for someone that's very direct and very honest. I don't have thin skin so I'm okay with that.

If I don't like someone, I'll let that person know. I'm not very diplomatic. I understand that.