Nikki Glaser Quotes

Putting myself out there knowing I can be criticized - it's ironic, but to me, that's the most empowering thing.

I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.

I was fooling everyone by surrounding myself with funny people. But then I put myself out there - writing my own sketches, going on stage with nobody surrounding me - and for some reason people were still laughing.

I just want to show off my scar proudly and not be afraid of it.

I try to be unafraid of making a fool of myself.

You can't get any braver than going on national television to be weighed.

Every so often, I am thanked for being 'unapologetically me.' I treasure those moments, those people, and remember them every time I'm feeling timid.

I don't always feel fierce and fearless, but I do feel like I'm a rock star at being human.

Let's be honest - it's hard for me to get more sexy, but I'm giving it a go.

Putting yourself out there is hard, but it's so worth it. I don't think anyone who has ever spoken out, or stood up or had a brave moment, has regretted it. It's empowering and confidence-building and inspiring. Not only to other people, but to yourself.

What if everything I thought was wrong with me was actually right with me? You have to have the courage to show who you are to the world.

On stage, we embrace every ounce of ourselves, we celebrate who we are, we are honest and live our truth - and we inspire people to do the same.

A lot of women feel ashamed to be weak.

I don't think I like characters who are afraid and ashamed of who they are.

Be bold, be brave enough to be your true self.

The thing about a pick-up line is, even if it works, then what? I just figure you unapologetically be yourself, and if it works, cool.

I'd like to just be a little bit more open to making mistakes and not worrying about it so much.

There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.

I'm not scared to look like a complete fool in front of people. It's just not one of my insecurities.

There are kids don't want to do something because they're afraid of looking stupid to their peers. There comes a time when they start protecting themselves, instead of extending. I want to make sure that they're always trying to extend themselves.

I was terribly shy and never said anything in class. Then I started getting into school plays. When you've got words to say, you've got a sort of armour.

The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.

At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever.

The older I get, the more I understand that the only way to say valuable things is to lose your fear of being correct.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.