Hilary Hahn Quotes

Creative people are very insecure people because they don't know whether people like them or are in awe of them. That insecurity always comes out. It makes them a better actor, I feel.

For a long time I managed to think two things simultaneously, that I am actually a good playwright, and that the next time I write a play I will be revealed as someone who is no good at all.

If I wasn't so insecure about myself I wouldn't work as hard as I do. I am constantly seeking approval.

I'm so hard on myself. I play these sketches in my computer for friends and they say 'Gee whiz, the vocal's beautiful.' I hear, 'It needs to be better.'

I've always been a bit of a self-doubter. I think a lot of actors are.

When you're playing such brilliant music every day, then the last thing you ever want to do is try to write something of your own that's crude and not as good.

No actor who's any good can say truthfully to themselves, 'Yeah, I'm good; I've got this sorted.'

That's something I go through every day - you know - Am I good enough to act?

I don't know many artists who are happy with themselves all of the time.

Most artists think they're frauds anyway.

When you start working on screen, a lot of the time it can feel like you're just trying to make sure that you're not bad.

Sometimes, I can read a great script, and I don't like the part, or I don't think I'm right for it. I mean, there are times I've read really great parts and think there's so many other actors who could do this better than me. And I just say no to it.

I have a hard time sometimes watching my own work.

I am quite an insecure person, and I think that, like any director, if I'm asked about my vision for a piece, I feel very vulnerable.

It's tough for me to draw myself - usually way too self-critical.

Every single time I step into the studio, I say, 'Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?' I suppose there's a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.

It's none of their business that you have to learn how to write. Let them think you were born that way.

The biggest insecurity I had was my singing. Even though I had sold 70 million records, there was this feeling like, I'm not good at this.

I think every writer doubts themselves, every day. You procrastinate because you're afraid. You're always afraid it's not going to be as good as you want it to be. But, the key is overcoming fear.

I think it's the people who have no doubt that every word they put down is gold that probably don't write very well.

I still believe that at any time the no-talent police will come and arrest me.

Part of being an artist is that you are always concerned you don't have what it takes. It... keeps us honest.

I mean, the problem is, I think I'm a great writer.

If I were to have a dream job, it would probably be a poet. Then again, I don't think I'm a very good poet!

Part of me feels that I'm letting people down by not being as interesting as my books.