Alain de Botton Quotes

Once you've found something you know how to do, it makes you feel you don't have to be intimidated by someone.

I'm not afraid of criticism or what somebody may think.

I don't fear anybody... at all.

I'm not intimidated by anyone.

My father once said something very shrewd about me to a woman journalist who had told him how courageous she thought I was for always speaking my mind. My father said, 'If you couldn't care less what anyone says about you, then it's not courage.'

This sounds crazy, but I know so many famous people, I'm just not intimidated by anyone. I feel really comfortable with it.

I've never been intimidated by anyone.

I never had a slight feeling of intimidation. I'm not even trying to compete with Mr. Perry.

When people look at 'Aadai's posters and say that I've attempted something bold, it actually reflects me being secure about myself.

I'm a confident woman with thick skin, and as a model in the public eye, I'm conditioned to accept criticism.

I don't get intimidated, you know. Because I feel like when you get intimidated, you become nervous, and then you turn to fear.

I fear no man. I really don't.

I have always been the first on the dance floor. Before fame, people thought it made me a good laugh; now, people point and call me an attention seeker! I'm very aware of the way people can view me, but I'm very aware that I have to just enjoy my life.

If you're presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.

In life, I'd much rather have people laughing at me than booing me.

I'm not afraid to look bad on the screen.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence. Don't be shy or feel intimidated by the experience. You may face some unexpected criticism, but be prepared for it with confidence.

People know who I am. I have less ability to be intimidated, in a sense, than others coming up.

I get paralyzingly nervous a lot of times, so I tried bravado. The way I dress and carry myself, a lot of people find it intimidating. I think my whole career can be boiled down to the one word I always say in meetings: 'strength.'

I didn't fear failure. I expected failure.

I've never been too afraid of what other people have said, especially when I was younger, but I suppose that was the arrogance of youth.

I have no fears when it comes to my hair or clothes.

I'm not scared to look like a complete fool in front of people. It's just not one of my insecurities.

If you want to call me names, make jokes and doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is I can take it.

A lot of people would say 'sexy' is about the body. But to me, 'sexy' is a woman with confidence. I admire women who have very little fear.