Paul Rudd Quotes

Creative people are very insecure people because they don't know whether people like them or are in awe of them. That insecurity always comes out. It makes them a better actor, I feel.

But I'm guessing every actor is insecure.

Actors know what actors are insecure about - and they're all insecure.

All actors are incredibly insecure.

Actors, by very definition, we want people to pay attention to us, and so usually, that comes in the package of insecurity. So if we're not comfortable, we don't really show you a lot.

I have the show because I'm insecure. It's my insecurity that makes me want to be a comic, that makes me need the audience.

Actors are such an insecure breed.

It's my insecurity that makes me want to be a comic, that makes me need the audience.

I can't watch myself on screen without dying a little bit inside. And there are lots of moments when I think, 'What am I doing as an actor? I can't act!'

That's why you find a lot of entertainers are insecure, because it's the perfect camouflage for insecurity.

I think most actors are insecure and scared of rejection.

I'm as crippled with doubt as the next actor.

I say to myself, 'I don't know how to act - and why does anybody want to look at me on-screen anymore?' ... Lots of actors feel that way. What gives you strength is also your weakness - your raging insecurity.

I panic every time I put out a record. I think every artist does.

I doubt I'm more secure than Meryl Streep... I guess actors just never feel secure.

I've worked with leading men so worried about losing their charm that they were always winking to the audience.

I have fear, always, on the set. Insecurity to the point where the first week I always think I could be fired. I think that's a fear most actors have.

I was kind of scared of failing at acting.

I find it difficult to explain, but I'm quite ashamed of being an actress.

I never thought I was much of an actor anyway.

I always get nervous when I watch what I'm in. Very self-critical.

As far as I can tell, most actors' main motivation is self-doubt and neuroses.

I'm just terrible at auditions. I don't know how anyone does it.

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

Actors in general have some place in them that can be sensitive and easily damaged: not damaged in a bad way, but insecurity, because that's what it breeds, especially in females and female-lead types.