Duncan Jones Quotes

I don't crave applause. I'm not one of those guys who comes alive on stage. I'm much more alive at home, I think.

I don't really want to be the centre of attention.

I gotta tell you, my nature is not to be the center of attention.

I felt extremely uncomfortable as the focal point, in the spotlight. I really like the behind the scenes role, because all my freedom is there.

I don't like being in the limelight. It is not something extraordinary. It is just my habit.

I've never been one to want to be the center of attention and be put up on stages every night. That's just not really my personality. I'm comfortable with it now, but my real passion is being creative.

I am somewhat on the shy side. I know people might find that hard to believe.

I'm uncomfortable with the limelight. I'm not the type to go to the places where I know I'll be seen. I'd rather keep a low profile.

I'm very private in person. I'm very sensitive and shy with men individually. But when I'm talking, maybe there's this other channel or this other side and other way of working in my mind, and I convert and become carefree.

I don't want to be an editor - I want to be really forward about that. I would be a horrible editor.

I have always been a bit of an introvert. In fact, my dad used to force me to meet people so that my interpersonal skills improve. As an individual, I was happiest when left alone.

I cannot stand public attention, I just can't. Of course, if I may I might write something instead.

When I'm not on stage, I'm kind of shy. If you see me and I don't say much, don't think I'm not taking in what you have to say. I'm just not a big talker.

I don't think I've found the perfect job for me, but I know what I like, so that's halfway there, right?

I'm actually pretty shy in real life. But I guess in front of the camera, I focus.

I actually think of myself as quite a shy person, although I know I give the impression of someone much more confident. I think what I do have is a capacity to listen to the other, even if the other is an opponent. That leads, in all senses of the word, to an engagement.

I almost never give interviews. It's not because I want to play hard to get. It's just that I never seem to have anything interesting to say.

I don't know how to explain how, probably to my detriment, unselfpromoting I am. I used to have a cabaret act and I didn't even like to tell me people about that. I really hate selling myself.

I'm not the type of person who enjoys the limelight.

I'm not great at talking about myself.

I was very shy. I'm still shy.

I was introverted, shy. But if you win a lot you need to be extroverted, or they'll think you're arrogant.

I think I was very shy and introverted when I was younger, and yet, when I got in front of the camera or went out on the town, I was able to go out half-naked and do anything.

Too much attention and hoopla doesn't agree with my temperament.

Being an actress, I find myself people-watching and I can be quite shy.