Jay Sean Quotes

I tell you why I like Chanel so much: when I started off, no one wanted to give me clothes to wear. Absolutely no one! All the labels said, 'Who is she?' But Chanel believed in me from the very beginning.

There are lots of actors out there who are hugely, hugely talented and haven't got the breaks I've had.

I had been offered a Hollywood contract before my 18th birthday. It gave me the spark I needed.

Some people think that there aren't many Aboriginal actors around, and if there are, they're not that good. It's stupid. There's such an incredible pool of talent out there, and they're still coming out of drama schools. People just need to take a leap of faith.

There were a lot of signs being thrown at me, a lot of angels I was meeting, inspiring me to get back into show business.

I do believe some people can naturally act and don't know it.

So many actors who are really gifted and talented just don't get the opportunity. I happened to get that opportunity.

If I can sit on national television, and people are listening to what I think, anyone can do anything.

Jim Carrey and Steve Carell did dramatic roles. I look up to them. You want a career like that.

Shonda Rhimes, especially, saw something in me that no one had and then wrote to my strengths for 'Grey's Anatomy.' That's the job I think really opened up a whole new world for me.

The president of CBS handpicked me for the 'Star Search' revival, which Arsenio Hall hosted. He picked 12 comics, and I was the only female. I always look to that as inspiration.

My career says that my doors will always be open for all. When an Anupam Kher walked in through my door at 28 and got 'Saaransh,' it launched his unimaginably productive career.

People seldom get the right platform or direction. I have seen a lot of people who did not get the right place to showcase their talent.

I think as much as people moan at things like award ceremonies, it gives people role models. It provides real positive reinforcement that you can be who you are and still massively achieve.

I want my sheer work to to speak for my talent and it will be quite an achievement, I believe, if producers and directors look at my work and offer me something.

Cinema was my passion and I am sure that if you are talented, nobody can sideline you because you are just a comedian.

Truly, this is a nation that sees itself as one that instills hope and is really about allowing people to pursue their dreams.

I've been to acting school and I think that at the end of the day, when you just focus on the work and you're comfortable with who you are, that at some point someone's going to recognize your talent and give you an opportunity.

Most people don't find their creativity. There are more unsung geniuses that don't even know they have great talent.

This is my chance to make it all happen, in the one city, where they say dreams come true.

Take a small step in the direction of a dream and watch the synchronous doors flying open

One's single greatest strength may be uncovering the hidden talents of another person.

If you have dreams you want to pursue, the time is now. There is no perfect time, and there is no better time. There is only the time you lose while you're making excuses.

I was 16 when I quit gymnastics and decided to start acting. I started booking immediately after. I was very lucky and fortunate, but I also did the hard work. Half of it's hard work and half of it's luck. It's been working out so far. Fingers crossed for the future.

I'd always wanted to act, but it was a question of whether acting wanted me and whether the movies wanted me.