Payal Kadakia Quotes

Don't be afraid to try something new.

I'm always open to trying out new things.

You need to have tremendous confidence in your work, even a touch of arrogance, chutzpah. Many very fine researchers lack intellectual daring. It's human nature to want to be cozy, secure. But that can be a cul de sac.

Courage and willingness to just go for it, whether it is a conversation or a spontaneous trip or trying new things that are scary - it is a really attractive quality.

I feel very adventurous. There are so many doors to be opened, and I'm not afraid to look behind them.

I have the philosophy of yes. If anybody asks me to do a job, I say, 'Yes.' I've said yes to everything.

A Stevenson with balls

I like taking risks. I like trying new things, whether it be style or restaurants or whatever.

I'm actually very moral and nurturing, but I'm also adventurous. I am challenging.

I feel very open to trying new things.

I've always been comfortable being the first person at a party, metaphorically speaking - being the first person on the dance floor, saying, 'This is where it's happening, people, and if you don't think so, that's cool, but I think you're missing out.' That's my general philosophy, and it's served me pretty well.

In order to be an icon, you need to be bold. How do I define boldness? Stepping outside of your comfort zone.

I'm definitely not afraid to take on any type of challenge.

I'm very aware, but I'm very naïve. When you are really naïve and expecting safety and expecting the best, you don't feel you're taking risks. You can get smacked a little, but usually it works out pretty well. I would say that, as much as you can instill your open-minded naivety, if you're basically open minded, then you can do damn near anything.

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

If I see something that's extremely challenging, I'm like, 'That seems really hard. Let's try it.' It's just my personality.

I take on daunting tasks.

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

My advice to female directors is not to wait until you feel like your ideas have been pre-certified or until you think you've gotten some approval for them. Then it's too late! Follow your gut. That's hard to do, but the only way to be original.

Don't ever try and be like anybody else and don't be afraid to take risks.

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.

I love to watch someone who just goes for it and isn't worried about whether it's silly or awkward or unflattering.

I'm not intimidated by anyone.

I'm becoming more adventurous.

Don't let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don't like them.