Quotes About Persistence

I didn't take any shortcuts for my success, that's for sure.

I knew that I wanted to be an actor. Then it became about whether acting wanted me. So, I gave it a shot. It hasn't worked out too bad, so far.

It took me a year just to edit 'Shotgun Stories.' Actually, it took me two years to edit 'Shotgun Stories.'

Just because you miss shots, you can't doubt yourself. It's easier said than done.

You cannot score 10 goals from 10 shots - that's impossible - but I am trying.

It's difficult to always perform well, to always go on the court and win and hit great shots. It takes a lot of time and a long learning process.

Everyone will say something about confidence or something if you miss a couple shots. You've just got to keep shooting.

Sometimes those shots I take won't go in but I'm going to continue to take the same shots.

When you're at the bottom, everybody is taking shots at you. It's up to you to stay with it and fight through it.

The good shots are good enough. It's really about managing those mistakes and making sure we have less of them.

Sometimes it's hard to be aggressive in looking for your shot if shots aren't going in.

Sometimes when you're not getting what you want in this game you have to shout a bit and throw a bit of a tantrum.

I wanted to be in show business, and I was funny.

I've always learned in show business: you take the job.

Maybe you're a little selfish that day; maybe you want something, and it can't happen, but you don't want to take no for an answer. Everybody has those moments, and you just have to be okay with being open and showing it.

I've always shied away from 'Where are they now?' shows, because I've been lucky enough to keep working, and people know where I am.

When I was little, I wanted to be a Bongo girl and be an actress - I am living my dream. It's just awesome.

I think I'm going to be around awhile.

I would do background and extra stuff, I would do student films, I just found every opportunity I could to be on set, and after awhile I accumulated enough work to get an agent.

I had a strong faith that I would, eventually, have a baby.

Do not allow setbacks to set you back.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sometimes you fall down, but you have to pick yourself back up.

It's important to keep getting back up. It's part of the game.