Alan Cumming Quotes

Honesty and vulnerability endear us to people; they don't endanger us in our relationship.

Being honest about where you come from and what your story is is the only way to connect to other people, to really connect with them.

I think the best way people can connect to you is by being real

I've found that if I say what I'm really thinking and feeling, people are more likely to say what they really think and feel. The conversation becomes a real conversation.

I'm genuine, and I think people can see that when they watch.

If your intention is pure, an audience will recognise it and connect with you.

Even if you can't relate to what I'm singing, I hope you can believe in it and see it as something that it is real.

Never close your lips to those whom you have already opened your heart.

Be real. Make connections with people. Look them in the eye. Tell them how you feel. Don't be afraid to say what you mean. When you let go of the stuff you hold inside, you'll be amazed at what comes back to you.

When you get that opportunity to be honest and open with somebody, for the first time, and share things about yourself that you haven't been able to share before, that you might be scared of or ashamed about, that's really exhilarating, and I think that's something that people will really identify with.

I like, though, that people have a hunger to connect with other people. They're desperate to know that you're not lying to them or misleading them.

And, because there was an honesty about all that was going on. It connected with the people in the street.

I don't know any of us who are in relationships that are totally honest - it doesn't exist.

When you are honest and open with young people, they let you in.

I think Raymond is very honest about human relationships.

If you show you're human and have something to say, people will connect with you.

Well, it's really important to be honest with the person that you're seeing.

When you really need help, people will respond. Sincerity means dropping the image facade and showing a willingness to be vulnerable. Tell it the way it is, lumps and all. Don't worry if your presentation isn't perfect; ask from your heart. Keep it simple, and people will open up to you.

Young people want you to be real with them.

Once you lose the honesty in a relationship, I mean, I think you don't have a relationship at all.

Communication is so much better when people are vulnerable.

As a fan, I connect with realness. Whether it's strong or vulnerable, if it's real, I can connect with it.

Speech was made to open man to man, and not to hide him.

This is what I love about people! You meet people outside of the business, they'll tell you the truth.

Anytime I hear songs that are so honest, whether they make the person who's singing it look good or not, there's a level of honesty that resonates with people.