Douglas Costa Quotes

I feel like more than 80% of the world wouldn't get up in front of 40 million people and dance on national television, and if I have the confidence to do that then that's a step ahead in my life for me in terms of personal goals. I will gain a lot of confidence on all aspects right there.

I've gotten over my shyness from many years of doing public events.

I wasn't afraid to be laughed at or be loud.

I don't care about making a fool of myself at all.

I finally felt that I came into my own when I went on the stage.

I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.

I do think that you can dress yourself out of a problem. The way that a haircut and a new pair of pants can make you feel is better than any therapist, because when you look in the mirror, you see a different person - you are a different person. It's superficial change that can lead to real change.

The truth of the matter is that I used to be much more - as it were - shy. Now I don't care!

There are kids don't want to do something because they're afraid of looking stupid to their peers. There comes a time when they start protecting themselves, instead of extending. I want to make sure that they're always trying to extend themselves.

My father once said something very shrewd about me to a woman journalist who had told him how courageous she thought I was for always speaking my mind. My father said, 'If you couldn't care less what anyone says about you, then it's not courage.'

When I started getting in front of the camera a lot, I think my confidence started to come out.

You just have to be yourself and go full with confidence and be courageous.

I'm stronger and sassier as a redhead.

Success makes you less intimidated by things.

I think I'm learning to be bolder in my career choices and be more confident in my personal life. I haven't always felt very secure as an individual, but now I feel I certain confidence and sense of self that gets me through the day a lot better than before.

Timidity is a fault for which it is dangerous to reprove persons whom we wish to correct of it.

I'm petrified of facing the camera. Even to shoot for a photograph is an ordeal. But it's important to break free of your inhibitions at some point in your life.

Being on 'America's Got Talent' has really helped me expand my self-confidence on the stage and anywhere - I'm more comfortable, and it's just really helped, and I'm glad about that.

Putting yourself out there is hard, but it's so worth it. I don't think anyone who has ever spoken out, or stood up or had a brave moment, has regretted it. It's empowering and confidence-building and inspiring. Not only to other people, but to yourself.

Manute Bol was one of the guys who taught me to be bold. To be fierce. To speak intelligently, and speak like you belong.

I was a very shy kid. Very shy. But I started doing theatre when I was six years old, and that really changed something. My more playful side came out of me.

Yeah, I don't shy away from the line anymore.

When people look at 'Aadai's posters and say that I've attempted something bold, it actually reflects me being secure about myself.

I was a very quiet, shy child. I just became quite talkative in high school, in Grade 10 onwards.

I think that being confident gives you more freedom. It liberates you, helps you have the courage to do things on the football pitch.