Quotes About Perception

Even my parents sort of went along with the assumption that they were a good couple, but they probably weren't a very good couple.

People associate strength with physical, and that's the wrong assumption. You're as strong as your mind is.

Some people, they make these assumptions before they even listen to the music.

That's sort of what showbusiness is - a charade. People are basing their assumptions about you on half the facts. The rest of it just isn't true.

I feel like there was a belief that I couldn't play more than 10 minutes in the league because of asthma or because of anything.

I was afraid I would see someone from my past who thought I was this big athlete, and then I end up being just normal.

I was a big kid and a big athlete, but let's be honest: I don't know diddly about football.

People still think I'm a bit of a buffoon - not really an athlete.

I don't see myself as disabled. There's nothing I can't do that able-bodied athletes can do.

Some athletes aren't small, they're just short.

I'm more athletic than people think.

It is funny to me that because I can run, because I'm athletic, people tend to see that as my only asset.

I would say I'm deceptively athletic - probably a lot more athletic than people think I am.

I may not be the most athletic, but I understand the game.

I am athletic and I exercise a lot, so I might look like I dance, but I don't.

I used to be the voice of Virgin Atlantic in America, and some people only know me for that.

I think when you're being creative, you still attach it to reality somehow.

It's terrible the way words get attached to you like barnacles.

When I write, there's always an image, sometimes a color attached to what's being created.

Many times, people attack the well-to-do people. They see an opportunity.

Oh, some of my films have been attacked with absolute vitriol!

You'll always have someone attacking you in some way. But it's weird from someone who's never met you.

When I have anxiety attacks, I always think I'm having a heart attack.

Sometimes it is good to hear criticism because you are more attentive.