Sue Perkins Quotes

I talk a lot about strength, faith and love, but I don't ever talk about the fact that I am one of the most sensitive people in my family. That might be the most shocking, because you always see me fighting the good fight, with the strong face on, but I am the most emotional.

I'm much softer than people think. I don't present to the world an emotional face. I'm pretty good at self-control, but I am easily moved.

I'm an emotional person. Sometimes I can't help it.

You try to hide your emotions, so as not to show weaknesses to others. I believe it's the same for every sportsman.

I'm an emotional person. I may not seem that way, but I'm an emotional person.

I'm inspired by people who are so sensitive and vulnerable that they try to cover it up.

If I'm uncomfortable, you'd never know.

To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best.

I'm actually very vulnerable and sensitive.

I do have a vulnerable side. I think a lot of people have a misperception of me. They only see the tough, defensive, aggressive side. But every woman is vulnerable.

Most guys, tough or not, hide emotions. I know a lot of tough guys; they're just as weak as the next man, but they don't show it.

I wish I could unknow this, but there is a perception of me that I'm super-sensitive and fragile. And I am super-sensitive, and I don't think that that's a bad thing. To do what I do, I have to remain open.

I don't really get nervous that much, or if I do, only I know. It's all inside me. I am good at hiding everything.

I'm an emotional person, but it is not my helplessness.

I'm an emotional fighter.

The way I look at it, I'm more of a man because I'm in touch with my emotions. I think people that deny their emotions are pretty weak individuals, if you want my honest opinion.

Showing your emotions is not a weakness.

I feel like a lot of times when stuff is on my mind, I really don't show it. I know how to hide my emotions.

It is because they are so strong that she hides her feelings.

I tend to take things personally. But I can only take so much, and then I jump back. I have strong survival skills.

I do not wear my emotions on my sleeve. I was once described by my own son Stephen as an emotional ostrich.

Having a thick skin doesn't mean that you're hard or harsh. I was lucky because I was born with a thick skin. That doesn't mean that things don't bother me, but you have to keep it in perspective.

I was a master at keeping my feelings in.

For modelling, you have to be such a strong person in a way - or seen to be a strong person, do you know what I mean? But in acting you have to get in touch with all the vulnerability that you carry.

I've learnt to hide my tears on stage. They make people uncomfortable.