Taika Waititi Quotes

I'm quite confident with the way that I look but you find something else to focus on don't you if, I mean I, I have body issues that's my thing so you find something to focus on when you're a perfectionist, I think.

I don't take compliments very easily. I think most musicians suffer from low self-esteem to some extent.

With Pearl Jam, everybody is so good at what they do, it's hard to get up the courage to say, Can I sing this part, or, I want to play guitar. I feel like I have more courage to do that.

I've always been a bit of a self-doubter. I think a lot of actors are.

A lot of girls think they have flaws that really aren't flaws. I've never met a girl who was just so secure about everything.

I've always thought of myself as so unsuited to be a frontman.

I'm really conflicted about my role as a front-person. I hate the attention.

'Johnny' was always a lone wolf when he got on stage. Him against the world, whereas suddenly, when I got into acting, people were relying on me.

If I feel insecure, then I am in the wrong profession. I have to trust my director and the material he has given me.

I can't be a role model. I just can't be.

I have so much respect for directors. It's a tremendous amount of pressure; you have to keep steadfast and keep what you know is right.

I don't know what I'm really good at. I'm really good at sittin' by the pool. I have to work at that. I'm really bad at auditioning.

I think I'm great. I mean, I might as well come out and say it. Like most people, I have an ego and I'm in show business, so you have to have kind of a healthy, conflagrated ego to a degree. On the other hand, I'm consumed, like a lot of people, with self-doubt and loathing and guilt.

If you don't feel like you're ready to get your license - just because people are putting pressure on you, don't feel like you have to rush into something. Take your time, really feel confident and be ready. It doesn't matter what other people say, do what's best for you and makes you feel safe.

Well, I'm clearly not ugly.

I had self-esteem issues into my early 20s.

I'm not trying to steal the show. I tend to shy away from - I don't want to say the spotlight - how about responsibility? It's just very daunting. These movies are very intimidating. 'Captain America.' This is the stuff I struggle with.

When you first are in front of the camera as a young person, you'd be surprised at all the insecurities you can get.

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

It's hard to feel comfortable in your own skin when you're younger.

It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.

Feeling comfortable in my own skin has never been easy for me.

Every audition is different, but I get incredibly nervous and insecure and worked up for however long I have to prep - that's when I get to spin. But you're not allowed to spin once you enter the room. Doubt really can't enter the room when you're auditioning - unless it's part of the character.

I just feel like I have a lot to prove.

Yes, I was on the cover of 'Vogue,' but girls on the cover of 'Vogue' are the most scared of rejection. Models are the most insecure of them all. Actually, actors and actresses are, and then musicians, and then models!