Son Ye-jin Quotes

I never knew how to do anything before I did it, really.

I've definitely learned that if you really want something, just go for it, no matter how much it scares you.

I've been trying to figure out for at least the last 10 years how to force myself into something more risky.

It's like, if someone asks me to do something and it seems like a really exciting project, but I maybe really frightened about it, nine times out of then I'll say yes imminently because then I can worry after I've said yes!

I think, you know, if you're young - even if you're old, it doesn't matter how old you are - but if you find something that you really want to try, just give it a try.

My main advice is, if it's something you really want to do, then just go for it.

I learned long ago you run unopposed, or you run scared.

If you're afraid to do something then you're probably never going to achieve it.

I don't have any fear of failure whatsoever. I used to, and I told myself I wouldn't allow myself to anymore.

Most pretty girls are hard to please, aren't they?

I was terrified to go solo. It's lonely doing it by myself. But I wanted to challenge myself.

I would say that my forte is cutting the line. My entire life's work is me having zero patience and not waiting in a line.

It's great to just keep going and throw new stuff out there.

My parents always told me never be a follower, always be a leader. It's very difficult to do, to step out and be different and not follow the norm. If you want what's best for your team, you gotta be different.

I'm just grasping everything, getting as much knowledge as I can, and continuing to learn and not being afraid to take challenges and actually take action.

Write and create as much as you can, because if you're sitting around waiting for someone to give you a well-round, interesting, incredible role on a silver platter, you're going to be a real cute skeleton covered in cobwebs when that happens.

I'm absolutely scared and I absolutely have reservations, but sometimes you need to find that deep down in you to bring out the best performance of yourself, to bring out the best version of yourself, but yep I'm nervous and I'm scared.

I think that you've got to do things that you're not particularly comfortable with sometimes, and that's what you get the most respect for.

I don't shy away from things that may be a little different, but own them and implement them in the coverage that I do.

I'm not afraid to have my heart broken and go out and meet people.

I'm a big believer in living out your dreams and facing your fears.

If Real want me, they will call me one day, and, if not, no problem. I live my life and am optimistic about the future.

I learned that if you want something, you've got to really go for it, try to put the nerves aside.

Don't be scared of what people will say.

Embrace the fear and go for it. That's what I do. I don't run from it - I embrace the fear.