Paula Cole Quotes

I'm going to speak my mind because I have nothing to lose.

Liverpool has always made me brave, choice-wise. It was never a city that criticised anyone for taking a chance.

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

I think it's no secret that I've tried to take chances in my career and also in my life, and I believe to not live in fear.

I want to be fearless.

There is something about boldness and fearlessness and being free enough to speak what is on one's mind that warrants freedom.

Putting yourself out there is hard, but it's so worth it. I don't think anyone who has ever spoken out, or stood up or had a brave moment, has regretted it. It's empowering and confidence-building and inspiring. Not only to other people, but to yourself.

I've always been a risk taker. Growing up, I had a lot of freedom and room to roam and do what I wanted, and I think that's a huge part of my game.

When you have no fear, the possibilities are endless.

There is so much power in vulnerability, and I am proud to be that typecast.

I just love when girls rock short hair, because they can't hide behind anything. I feel more empowered with short hair.

There's power in looking silly and not caring that you do.

Long have you timidly waded Holding a plank by the shore, Now I will you to be a bold swimmer, To jump off in the midst of the sea, Rise again, nod to me, shout, And laughingly dash with your hair.

I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.

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

Action conquers fear.

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

I was fooling everyone by surrounding myself with funny people. But then I put myself out there - writing my own sketches, going on stage with nobody surrounding me - and for some reason people were still laughing.

There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.

It's interesting when you've been a partner with someone for so long. So now to sing solo and starting all over again I am learning that I am more bodacious than I thought. I don't know where it's coming from but I am glad.

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

There's so much boldness in living life this way, and we did it all, and no one can take it away from us.

Nobody scares me.

If I have to be fierce, I'll be fierce.

I took a gamble to exercise leadership without losing my feminine nature.