Andrea Thompson Quotes

It's murder to doubt yourself in life. It took until I was 45 to get to that point. As hard as it is in your work, it's harder in your life. But it can be done.

My motto is: feel the fear and do it anyway.

Hope is for people who wait. And I don't want to wait no more. I'm not scared anymore. I'm not scared of myself. Of my things. Of my fear. Of absolutely nothing. And that's music.

The first and great commandment is, don't let them scare you.

You just have to get rid of fear and confront the world. Look at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself, 'I love you and nothing will destroy you and you're not going to fall.'

Acting is a sense of wonder and magic and mystery for me and when life takes me on a new journey, I simply remember the smile my first ballet recital put on my face and I move forward.

Success makes you less intimidated by things.

My definition of courage is never letting anyone define you.

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

I love overcoming challenges and fear.

You make progress; then you get courage to make more.

It's so easy to do things you like. But then, the thing is, when you're afraid of something, face it; go for it. You become a better human being.

I feel like I am the strongest man in the world.

How can I tell my daughter when she grows up to aspire to be what she wants to be if I am too scared to hop back in the ring because of what some people have said about me?

I always knew I could fight.

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

Never let another man put fear in your heart.

Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.

Don't be afraid of your own strength.

Wanting to do it was much more powerful than the fright.

I'm able to make decisions even in the face of adversity.

I was just watching baby videos of me and I was obviously an exhibitionist.

Now I have the bravery to do fine things.

My life experiences have helped me to be less fearful. In politics, that has allowed me to take on issues sooner rather than later.

The process of spotting fear and refusing to obey it is the source of all true empowerment.