John Simm Quotes

The 40s onwards are when we can really begin to enjoy ourselves. For many women, this is when everything comes together, and they look better than ever. The great thing about getting older is you don't have to do/wear/say anything you don't want to. It wasn't until my very late 30s that I stopped worrying about what other people thought.

To hang out in a gay bar or put on a sequined halter top makes me feel like a total person.

I'm 18 and I like it!

Once I started singing, I didn't have to try to be cool. I was just one of the coolest guys around.

The older you get, the more yourself you can be and the less worried you are about what other people think.

Age brings a freedom. When you're young, you're much more subject to the idea of what feminine is or how you should look or how you should behave.

Whipping your hair means not being afraid to be yourself.

The one cool thing with getting older is that you can actively choose to just be an eccentric.

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

Now, aged 50, I'm just poised to shoot forth quite free straight and undeflected my bolts whatever they are.

I just have to be myself, and not worry about everyone looking at me and watching.

'St. Trinian's' is probably taking it to the extreme, but in essence it's saying, 'If you be yourself, you can do whatever you want,' and it's sort of a fun message.

I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.

It's very nice to be able to be who you are.

When I first got into the league, I tried to fit in. Now I don't care.

I think that my music is really empowering. I just want people to know - especially young people, but really everyone - that you don't have to be so caught up in what everyone else is thinking. You don't have to be the coolest, most popular person. You can just be you and be vulnerable.

I hope girls read what I say in interviews - they should just be themselves.

Having children, they're not your property. They need to figure out their own views. I think my daughters have a pretty healthy self-awareness, but I can't speak on their behalf.

Really rejoice in being yourself. Have your own drumbeat.

The truth sets you free. It's a very liberating thing, when you say this is who I am warts and all and then you can just get on with life. It's amazing.

Truth is, I cut my hair for freedom, not for beauty.

Only people who have been allowed to practise freedom can have the grown-up look in their eyes.

You can be a thousand different women. It's your choice which one you want to be. It's about freedom and sovereignty. You celebrate who you are. You say, 'This is my kingdom.'

Vocally, I'm definitely pushing out more. That feels good. It's very freeing. I've always been very private and consciously private. Now it's kinda like, 'Who cares.' I'm gonna be free and gonna be me. I feel good.

In the days when I wasn't being taken seriously, I wore long skirts - very conservative. But now, I dress any way I want to.