Jerry Lewis Quotes

When people have recently asked me my profession, I have not dared to reply.

I always feel terrified whenever I put my work out there to be seen, to be scrutinized. I think it's a very vulnerable thing that we are asked to do.

I am mostly a pretty worried person. In conversations, I am always worried about what to say.

I can be shy when I talk to women. I'm a shy dude.

I got more shy as I got older and realized people could be laughing at me or judging me.

We're so insecure, comedians. 'Did you laugh? Do you think I was funny?'

I used to always hide my hand, I still do. I don't really like talking about it. Sometimes I still hide it and not even realize that I'm doing it.

Let's say that, in reality, I'm basically very shy when it comes to men.

I'm very insecure.

I'm a bad interview because I want to always feel like I'm being totally honest, but at the same time, I'm absolutely paranoid. That combination results in a lot of spaces.

When you sit down and play your music for someone you respect, you get that feeling in your stomach of like: 'Oh my God...' You know if it's not great because you start to feel sick.

I'm very self conscious in a bikini, and I would never get my tummy out onstage.

I've always been really shy. I was always afraid of any kind of confrontation.

I have this complex that if I walk into a place wearing a colorful shirt someone will stop me and say, 'I'm sorry, but the Latin band comes through the other door.'

I just can't stand the sound of my voice sometimes, or how my face looks. There are always a few times at every premiere when I just have to cover my eyes when I'm up there.

I guess you could say I'm cautious, or a coward.

I still get a little nervous when talking to girls. Which is awful, and embarrassing, because I feel like I shouldn't.

The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.

I always think that I've embarrassed myself.

I do have, at different times, a certain kind of self-consciousness in the world, an insecurity.

I always feel kind of absurd and presumptuous presenting a speech.

I'm definitely not a fearless individual.

I'm self-conscious about a lot of things.

In high school, I was scared to dance.

The idea of someone not liking me or not liking my movie was always easier to deal with than someone really liking it. I don't know why.