Devin Townsend Quotes

I've always been relatively reserved with my social encounters.

I don't mind having people over, but it's weird how much more withdrawn I've become than being social in public places, I guess.

I'm no more or less antisocial than the next person.

We are so mired in the complexity of our reactions to other people that when you come across someone who is asocial, there is a simplicity that is refreshing.

I do not interact much with people whom I don't know.

I've never had a very great public life.

Socially, I think I'm quite comfortable; I enjoy chatting to people... but I do have my quirks.

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've always had to force myself to make friends and speak to people. My parents were quiet, and it took me a while to get used to the fact that people talk about their feelings, their problems.

I'm really not that comfortable with people. I mean, I love individuals, but I'm not very social.

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

I've always been interested in people, but I've never liked them.

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

When an introvert is quiet, don't assume he is depressed, snobbish or socially deficient.

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.

I do flip between being chatty and argumentative - and being a psycho-loner werewolf.

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

I have never had a social life, don't ever want one because it's boring. I'm just not very good with people, and you meet people every night who expect you to be this rock star with these developed social skills, which I don't have.

I prefer to stay in if I have a choice. I lose energy being around people. I know that sounds horrible.

Maybe come to think about it, that is the sign of an extrovert, in any event I have always from the earliest of ages found it difficult to wander into a restaurant on my own.

People who abhor solitude may abhor company almost as much.

I am not a very social person and have a few friends who have been with me since school and college. I hate going to parties and events and would rather sit at home and watch TV. Parties are the place where controversies happen.

I am not a people person. It's not that I am shy, but I am more comfortable in an atmosphere of one-on-one. I hate crowds and parties.

Shyness is inherently uncomfortable; introversion is not. The traits do overlap, though psychologists debate to what degree.