John J. McCloy Quotes

I feel like I have to have a voice.

I was silent as a child, and silenced as a young woman; I am taking my lumps and bumps for being a big mouth, now, but usually from those whose opinion I don't respect.

Like most Latinas, I'm not afraid to speak my mind.

My voice is stronger today than ever.

I've learnt a lot over the years, but I'm still quite outspoken. And no matter how much media training you put me through, I don't think I could be anything but.

I am no longer afraid to say anything.

Stand before the people you fear and speak your mind - even if your voice shakes.

I think it is important to speak out.

I know how to be loud.

Christine was me wanting to break free. I was tired of being prissy and shrinking and apologising all of the time, so I created a character that could be daring for me.

Who has to have a soapbox when all you've ever needed is your voice?

It's become easier to speak up for myself.

Be not scared to use your voice.

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.

Lift your head up high, and scream to the world. I know I am someone, and let the truth unfurl.

Step forward, use your voice, get out in the world, and live!

The world is your catwalk, so just remember this when you're out there.

I think if you can dance and be free and not embarrassed, you can rule the world.

The best thing you can do is to be a woman and stand before the world and speak your heart.

I'm glad I am a woman who once danced naked in the Mediterranean Sea at midnight.

Just because I'm sassy and have a mouth on me doesn't mean I'm coming from a negative place.

I need to learn to be more assertive.

I've always got something to say.

Vocally, I'm definitely pushing out more. That feels good. It's very freeing. I've always been very private and consciously private. Now it's kinda like, 'Who cares.' I'm gonna be free and gonna be me. I feel good.

In the days when I wasn't being taken seriously, I wore long skirts - very conservative. But now, I dress any way I want to.