Lily Collins Quotes

I was always much more shy. All I knew was that I loved to act. But I don't know about the other part of it. I'm not sure I had the chutzpah to go and prove yourself.

When I was younger, I used to write to directors when I was unsure I could play a role. I'd say: 'You've made a terrible mistake.'

I was too shy to be in films. But, my father thought it would work for me. It took a lot of time for me to think about getting into films.

I find the roller-coaster ride of auditioning most challenging. It's always about putting yourself out there, being rejected, and then getting back out there and trying again.

I decided to give acting a serious, committed try, and soon after, I read the script for 'Lovely and Amazing.' The story was beautiful and honest, and the characters struggled with the same insecurities many women - including me - face. I didn't think I had a chance in hell of being in the film, but I knew I had to go for it.

I've played so many jobs where I'm fearless, but it's far from me. I wish I were like that in real life.

I never had the chutzpah to just come to L.A. and make it. I didn't have that confidence. I'm always surprised when I get a job.

Have the courage of your desire.

I am totally fearless! Well, of course, I'm not totally fearless. I worry constantly and obsess over things, but I just don't let fear stand in the way of doing something that I really want to do.

I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress.

I've always been pretty reserved, but after taking drama classes in middle school to get more comfortable performing in front of people, I thought I should try out for television.

I was always extremely determined, but I was also quite timid.

I debuted in Bollywood without inhibitions, and I don't want to develop any fears now. Nothing is more detrimental to an actor than the lack of total surrender.

I don't think I would ever have taken on professional acting roles if I hadn't had the ability to fly. I had quite low self-esteem, and it gave me the self-confidence to believe I could do anything that I put my mind to.

There are certain roles that you really want to get, but you need to learn to deal with the rejection.

I doubt myself a lot but go forward at full throttle anyway.

Just do what makes you happy and try. Just go out and audition.

Don't be scared of what people will say.

My advice is don't keep asking yourself if you can do something. Just get out there and do it. You can really surprise yourself.

To be really happy, we must throw our hearts over the bar and hope that our bodies will follow.

The hardest part when I decided to move into acting was trusting I'd made the right decision.

When you are new to the business, you think if you give a really bad performance, that's one they will print. You will be judged. You just have to be brave.

I didn't start singing until I was 16. I was afraid to sing in front of people.

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

Just keep on going and keep believing in your own original vision, no matter what odds you have to overcome. And especially don't be stopped by your own fears.