Quotes About Demeanor

Leonard Denton had a squeaky clean rep in the department, squeaky to the point where people almost assumed he would flip out one day and go postal. He was efficient and by the book, admirable qualities. But being admired and having admirable qualities were two totally different animals.

My dad was probably the first to tell me - I remember pitching when I was 7 or 8, and he told me he didn't want the other team to know whether I was having a great game or a bad game. And that's something that always stuck with me.

I... had guys on the set who didn't like me... they weren't interested in the cold character.

In 'Manithan' I did not again play a bubbly thing, but my character was calm and composed.

That's how I conduct myself - just being professional.

I have a natural swagger.

I've got that European swagger.

I had heard of this Frisbie, an Assistant District Attorney, but had never seen him. I observed, when he entered, that I hadn't missed much. He was the window-dummy type—high collar, clothes pressed very nice, and embalmed stiff and cold. The only thing you could tell from his eyes was that his self-esteem almost hurt him.

He did have a natural charm, the same way that Teddy did, it came from a kind of straightness in their character. Jimmy's charm was different, more dishonest perhaps.

for whether she knows anything or not, she looks as if she did, and whether she's capable of filling an office or not, she looks as if she was.

Waleran was suddenly brusque again, and the contrast with his previous manner made Philip realize that his amiability could be put on and taken off like a coat.

O! what a deal of scorn looks beautifulIn the contempt and anger of his lip.

Sophie had many positive qualities that balanced out her unpleasant pre-coffee demeanor.

One may be elegant or enthusiastic, but seldom both.

You can't be a smart cookie if you have a crummy attitude.

disguises the narcissistic needs for attention with a demeanor of constant fretting, worry, and overprotection.

She's kind of a, well, you know, a B with an itch.

If I feel confident wearing something, I think it translates in photographs. It changes my demeanor and posture.

When you're walking down the street, or you're at a restaurant, someone catches your eye because they have their own look. It goes way beyond what they're wearing - into their mannerisms, the way they smile, or just the way they hold themselves.

I get very annoyed when people think I'm nice or diffident or a polite English gentleman. I'm a nasty piece of work, and people should know that.

Sometimes people confuse that polite players aren't competitive.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

Irrespective of my looks and age, they'll like me if I portray my character well.

Nobody in the world could possibly be as mean as I look, could they?