Lou Williams Quotes

I like stubborn players. At least they have an opinion. If they are right or wrong, this doesn't matter for me.

It's no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.

My confidence allows me to do things my way and help people make a decision. People like the idea of me just being me.

Wanted: a man who will not lose his individuality in a crowd, a man who has the courage of his convictions, who is not afraid to say 'No,' though all the world say 'Yes.'

I think I'm a living embodiment of, 'Don't try to push me around or squash me,' whether its how I talk to a record label or in my relationships.

When you make the right decision, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.

I just have a way about me where people know that they don't tell me what to do, they kind of just wait for me to do it.

I never allow myself to be pressured.

Be sure of yourself, don't let anyone bully you, be a strong and independent woman or boy.

I always say it's worth doing what you want to do, not letting people manipulate you. It's worth holding out. It's worth having pride.

I don't think I need to prove anything to anybody.

Some people have tried to change me and tell me what to do, but I haven't done it, and it's worked for me.

I was born a leader, never a follower. I never felt peer pressure. If the group goes left, I go right.

I've never been a 'yes person.'

I know what is best for me.

I have no regrets. I find everything happens for a reason and the reason why maybe this is happening is I won't take BS from anyone. And I think it's making me stand out on my own and be very independent and fight for what I believe in.

I'm going to be who I am. And if you find it offensive, if you find it to be too tough, I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

I don't think I'm a follower, frankly.

I'm such a strong-headed person and so stubborn, I don't need someone to be sweet to me.

I'm not the kind of person that seeks out other people's opinions on my works.

You can't let yourself be pushed around. You can't live in fear. I mean, some people do live in fear. You can't live in fear. That's no way to live your life.

So many people always try to help me carry my luggage and help me do things I can do myself. If I can do it myself, I'm going to do it myself. I'm not going to let other people do it for me, and I think that's a big part of where I came from. I'm not a real prissy girl.

I care what people think, but it doesn't change my opinion of how to do things.

I'm strong and opinionated. Those qualities brought me a lot of problems since I was a little girl in school, saying 'I don't agree' and fighting with the children. It's part of my curiosity for life.

I don't want to be influenced by outside opinion.