Michael Rosenbaum Quotes

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.

Self-confidence is something I've always lacked in. But finally, at some point, I just decided to be honest.

One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do.

Once upon a time, I was very shy and you wouldn't even see me in a room. Then, when I was 16, I made the conscious decision to not be afraid of anything - this was about the time I picked up the bagpipes too - and my life pretty much changed forever.

One of the most gratifying things I get as an artist is when people watch me do these different demonstrations, and they in some way feel empowered by what I'm doing so they can confront their own fears. Maybe it's the fear of getting in an elevator; maybe it's the fear of going on a plane and seeing the world.

I think the moments that are difficult for anybody are when you see what your life could be, if only you had the courage to take the steps needed.

I went through a long period where I was afraid of doing things I wanted to do, and you get your courage back, which is what's important.

A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.

Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult.

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

My second husband encouraged me to go to a writing group at our local theatre. It was my 'coming out of the closet' moment.

Do one thing today that scares you - and you already know what that is! - and go do it. Even if you just make one step toward it, it will help you look at the world differently.

I was kind of a scaredy-cat as a kid, and I made a very deliberate decision at some point that I was not going to let fear rule my life or determine my experience. That wasn't so easily accomplished.

I spent so long and so much of my childhood holding myself back for fear of what people would think. I'm trying my best every day to throw that away.

I'm petrified of facing the camera. Even to shoot for a photograph is an ordeal. But it's important to break free of your inhibitions at some point in your life.

It is good for a person who has suffered from acute shyness, as I had, to find that he can cause as much upset as he suffered. Better to be a brute, I thought, than to be a wallflower.

It takes courage to break down the walls that keep you away from really living your life.

If I want to make the first move, I want to go after something in my life, I should be able to do that without shame, guilt, or blame.

I was terrified to go solo. It's lonely doing it by myself. But I wanted to challenge myself.

I put myself out there, trying to prove that beauty is beyond size. It was risky, sure, but what I risked in terms of personal pride was nothing in comparison to what I was rewarded in terms of personal fulfillment.

I've always been very shy. Now I don't care anymore.

I think I learned I'm braver than I think I am.

I strive to destroy fear and judgment that once stifled me.

By finding the courage to be ourselves, we gain the power to make a difference.

"Be fearless," is one thing. I'm still learning what that means, to be fearless. It doesn't just mean to be fearless in your work, but also in life. Don't compare your career to anyone else's. It's tough when you're in a business that's competitive. Now, I'm having to learn to be patient and be where I am. Because I'm driven, I have a hard time being patient. The universe is like, "You're not ready! Sit back and wait." Everything will line up just how it's supposed to.