Tess Gerritsen Quotes

I think you realise how terrifying and scary the world is when you're bringing kids into it.

You aren't sure if you're making the right decision - about anything, ever.

I think being a dad is scary. I mean, I'm not that grown-up myself.

I'm a bit of a Doubting Thomas - always worrying about things.

I’m concerned about all areas of uncertainty.

I haven't even imagined having a kid yet. It's actually kind of one of my biggest fears, but that's OK.

I'm terrified for what is in store for me as a parent!

By some fluke, my folks forgot to ask me the question most crucial to ensuring a lifetime of self-doubt: 'What if you fail?

The best advice I've ever received is, 'No one else knows what they're doing either.

I have a fear of failure.

I don't feel secure at all. I don't know what actor would feel they've made it. I feel like I'm just starting.

I think one thing that's important to maintain is a sense of fear, always doubting yourself... a good dose of insecurity helps your work in some ways.

I think you're not a human being unless you have doubts and fears.

I am always worried when someone says, 'This is perfect.'

I'm scared of the unknown future.

There is always a point when one senses one's lack of skill, the doubt.

I don't know why I'm saying I'm brave.

There is never a right or wrong time to have kids; it happens for whatever reason, but you can have this paranoia: 'will I be able to do this, I'm not sure if I'm ready to have kids?'

I'm anything but confident.

I lost my confidence.

I second-guess myself all the time. I make a decision and then wonder if I made the wrong choice.

I'm probably the most pessimistic actor I know. I'm always sure I'll never work again.

I fear the future.

I won't lie, I've had a lot of discouraging moments in the past years, moments I wasn't sure about things and doubted myself.

There's a certain kind of scepticism that can't bear uncertainty.