Paul Sparks Quotes

I think that NYC naturally brings out a bolder personality in people.

I don't live with earplugs. I don't like the spotlight - but I like overhearing conversations.

I'm far from being reclusive. I have 30- or 40-year friendships that I prefer to meeting new people. I go to an occasional party, but just because I don't go to a lot of events, and I'm not out in public all the time doesn't mean I'm anti-social or a recluse.

At the same time that I love meeting people and stuff, I'm a very private person.

I hate parties. I hate having to do things.

Urban living is an intersection of business and personal life.

I'm a bit of an introvert, so after talking for an hour and then shaking hands and taking pictures with the people who came out, I kind of need to be alone for a bit to get away from all stimuli.

I've been stopped a few times by people who want to say, 'Hi.' But I'm an introverted person, and the idea that I'd have to talk to people all the time seems a little overwhelming.

Either you are extrovert or introvert, and so I am an introvert in that sense. I'm not a social person that wants to go to parties.

I like parties, but I'm shy, and I often find myself standing around, feeling awkward.

I'm extremely introverted. I used to think it was shyness, but I got over that, so it must be door No. 2. It's still hard for me to be away from home much, and I have to make sure I get lots of time alone in my room when I'm touring.

I really like the group tour better than going it alone. First of all, it kind of takes the pressure off a little. I'm not a naturally extroverted person. But I also like it because it brings in new fans. For example, someone who really loves Aprilynne Pike's books might pick up mine and vice versa.

I don't think any other city in the world... the sun doesn't shine the same way anywhere as it does in New York. And then I guess everyone's very good at hanging out. Not in a crazy way, but you're just constantly interacting and learning.

I'm an irredeemable urbanite. I can't imagine living more than a five-minute walk from my fellow human beings. Other people are vital to my peace of mind.

I am a little extrovert.

I actually find extroversion to be a really appealing personality style.

One of the things I love about 'Rubicon' is I really recognize the New York City that they're depicting in it, having lived here for 15 years.

In real life I avoid all parties altogether, but on paper I can mingle with the best of them.

I miss the anonymity that comes with New York because everyone around you is so immersed in their own journey.

I know I seem really friendly, but I'm a closet introvert.

I'm not a hugely social person. Obviously there's a big part of the job that requires that as actors, but it's not the most comfortable for me. I'm a homebody. I don't go out. My life is work and family. There's not a lot in between. That's how I like it.

There is a shyness about me, and I really need to get out more.

I've always been resistant to parties and schmoozing.

I am not reclusive. I just have a private life.

I'm caught somewhere between introversion and extroversion. Performance is natural to me, joyful, but it is also exhausting. I can feed on it, but the expense is high, too, like being a carnivore: I have to chase down my meals.