Jackie Evancho Quotes

It's my insecurity that makes me want to be a comic, that makes me need the audience.

When you get older, you start to doubt, and you put limitations on yourself. But little Teyonah had no fear.

There is so much more than that little space from 14 to 40. And if you cut that off and begin to believe that you are not good past a certain age, then you end up scared and insecure and afraid. That is definitely NOT beautiful.

There's a confidence that comes from youth and not knowing better. But there comes a point, as an actor, when you do know better, and that is when the fear starts.

When I first got to Cannes, I was very insecure about everything, so I put on this extravagant facade. Can you blame me? I was 19.

One of life's fundamental truths states, 'Ask and you shall receive.' As kids we get used to asking for things, but somehow we lose this ability in adulthood. We come up with all sorts of excuses and reasons to avoid any possibility of criticism or rejection.

Even at age 10, I already knew that I was different from most people. My anxiety disorder was still years from being diagnosed, but it affected me quite deeply. I was too afraid to speak out in class, too nervous to make real friends.

I'm insecure about things. I'm not afraid to say it, though. Even when my publicist is like, 'Go on the red carpet,' I don't wanna go.

I don't think I've aged gracefully.

When I was younger, I think I intimidated people much more because I was far more insecure.

I'm so loud, as if I know what I'm on about, but deep inside, I'm so insecure. Just a little girl.

I wasn't afraid of getting old, because I was never a great beauty.

My biggest insecurity is that my personality is too much, and as I get older, it's just getting bigger.

I know one day I'll be considered too old.

Everybody has an inferiority complex when they step into a room. But then when you have children and you get older, it doesn't really matter. When I was young I had so many inferiority complexes. I had an inferiority complex because I didn't go to university. I had an inferiority complex because I didn't train.

I still get a little nervous when talking to girls. Which is awful, and embarrassing, because I feel like I shouldn't.

Movie stars are insecure like everyone else. That's why they go into acting!

As far as humor goes, I've always been a very insecure person and I've always wanted to be liked.

I have a pretty lousy voice.

I assume everyone around me is older because they look more responsible.

I think I'm really powerful. They'll smash me, probably.

I might just be way too boring to ever be a really great actress.

I never believe in going to America with my show reel and knocking on every agent's door. I couldn't even do it. I'm way too insecure and too proud.

Insecurity is very common among actors. When I started giving interviews and talking to people that I didn't know, it was a nightmare. I've learned how to deal with interviews and insecurity; I've gotten used to it.

There's times where you think, 'Gosh, what if nobody ever wants to hear what I have to say?'