Derren Brown Quotes

I don't want people mistreating me. I found out when you're vulnerable and your heart's open, then people step on you. You're really stupid for letting that happen. And the only way to counteract that is to be like Wolfman Jack. Because if you do nice, kind things for people, then how are they going to mess you over?

Goodwill can be indicated in various ways. I raised that particular example because at that time I was in charge. Today, I'm not in a position to present other possibilities.

It is nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.

To be honest, the fact that people trust you gives you a lot of power over people. Having another person's trust is more powerful than all other management techniques put together.

Be good to people, be kind to people, show up, read the lines, hit the mark, and go home.

I'm playing one of the principal roles, which gives you more clout and more confidence.

I like to be firm. But it is easier to be nice than to be nasty.

I don't always think it's necessary for somebody to be nice all the time.

Those old adages - you attract more with honey; do unto others - are true. You can get attention by being acerbic or mean or making a bizarre comment. But by being nice, being empathetic, building relationships and listening, people begin to recognize that you're thoughtful and respectful of their position.

There is small risk a general will be regarded with contempt by those he leads, if, whatever he may have to preach, he shows himself best able to perform.

I do play nice guys. I really do.

For one thing, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being nice. There is nothing uncool about it; there's nothing wrong with being kind.

I do work really hard to be nice to people. Well, actually, I think it doesn't take much effort to be nice to people, so why shouldn't we all be nice to each other? But I do appreciate very much a woman who is in a position of power who is unapologetic about her position and her belief in her own abilities.

People of power have to show empathy and kindness to the young.

She teaches me to be kind, punctual... and to stand up for myself. And when I think about it, aren't these things every mother should teach their daughter?

I think we need a rulebook saying that everyone should be lovely to each other. It doesn't cost anything to be nice.

Playing a real-life character is a challenge and a huge responsibility.

It's nice to be important but it's even more important to be nice. I grew up in a world where there were a lot of big physical guys...and woman so it's always important to be nice to me.

I pride myself on being the nicest person in the room or being the nicest person to people.

Damian Lewis is a consummate professional. He is kind. He's compassionate. He's able to engage in real conversation when we're not rolling, and then, the minute we're rolling, he's totally present and reacting truthfully in the moment and listening.

I'm versatile in every part of my game - except being nice, which I am only at home.

I am constantly nice to people. Sometimes they don't deserve it.

I always try to be nice. I never want to be that person that anyone perceives as being rude or disrespectful, 'cause that's not me at all.

I don't want to be mean to people. I try to be as nice as possible to everyone.

I don't like letting anyone down. Not many people get satisfaction out of letting others down.