- Nov 07, 2020
Shy Quotes
On quiet nerves and the traits behind them.
Some quotes here contradict the stereotype, like someone insisting they've never been shy and have always talked easily, while others explore the gap between a quiet, socially awkward offstage personality and a bold on-screen role. One poetic line even pictures small shy embarrassments playing out on sunny afternoons.
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- Nov 07, 2020
Because I was a shy and awkward child, I used humour to deflect attention. It was a controlling mechanism. Because I could use it to control my image.
- Child
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- Nov 07, 2020
Although I was a shy child, I was also a bit flamboyant.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
I started when I was in college because I was shy and thought it would be a good way to break out of that.
- My Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
In my own work, I don't have favorite characters, but I have characters that I relate to the most. And I relate the most to Simon from 'The Mortal Instruments,' and also Tessa from 'The Infernal Devices.' They're more sort of bookish and shy characters.
- Like
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't like applause, I must admit. Ultimately, artists are shy creatures; they're introverts.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
Of course when I started, it's not because I was such a brilliant actress. I didn't know I was good. I thought I was really bad. I was very shy. I was 18 and dreaming of becoming an actress.
- Nov 07, 2020
I was kind of shy as a kid. I was a pretty good student. I was a wallflower, or nerd, if you will.
- Clothes
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- Nov 07, 2020
I can be shy, but I'm not shy with my body. Everyone is naked under their clothes - so what?
- Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wouldn't say I'm a shy person, but I like my privacy.
- Nov 07, 2020
It's no secret I'm a shy person.
- Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
I'm just a shy and retreating kind of person. Sometimes I get in a real talkative mood - but not very often.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I definitely suffered from stage fright. I had to work really hard to come out of my shell. When I was little, I was very loud and loved performing in front of people. I was fearless. When I hit puberty, I became very shy and self-conscious.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020