A Quote by James Purdy

If you're a writer, you have to be an egomaniac. You have to just believe in yourself, which is hard work.

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James Purdy
American - Novelist
July 17, 1914 - March 13, 2009

Don't listen to what people tell you, there are always doubters. Work hard, believe in yourself, and believe in your ability and just work hard.

Arthur Jones

Not to sound egomaniac or anything, but just to get under people's skin like that, and for them to believe in you and believe strongly enough to write... it's flattering and it helps you during the day.

Glenn Quinn

Just believe in yourself and work really hard. And when doors open, take advantage of every opportunity you can.

Chris Tucker

Just always believe in yourself... and dreams - and dreams do come true. For me to play in the same city I grew up in, I mean... I'm definitely blessed. But just always believe in yourself. And work hard. And dreams definitely come true.

Dellin Betances

Writer-directors are a little bit more liberal, rather than having just the writer on the set, because I think sometimes the writer becomes too precious with the words. If you're a writer-director, you can see what you're doing and see your work in action, so I think you can correct it right there and still not compromise yourself.

Dennis Farina

Writing is physical work. It's sweaty work. You just can't will yourself to become a good writer. You really have to work at it.

Wil Haygood

I think self-belief is a massive thing in football. If you don't believe in yourself, not many others will. Work hard and believe in yourself, and I think you'll go as far as your body will take you.

Harry Kane

I just feel like bands always need to work harder than the hardest working band. You need to constantly be one-upping yourself and surprising yourself at how hard that you'll work and devote yourself to your craft.

Hayley Williams

You have to believe in yourself before the world has given you any indication that you should believe in yourself as a writer.

Dani Shapiro

Acting is just common sense. It isn't hard if you put yourself aside and just do what the writer wrote.

James Garner

Sometimes, I pinch myself. Through everything, its about hard work... believing in yourself and in the American dream. Believe that you can make something out of yourself.

Buddy Valastro

Believe in yourself, work hard, work smart and passionately present your best self to the world.

Hill Harper

I'm a complete egomaniac. It makes me feel terrible to say [being interviewed] is hard. It's taxing in a way. Just 'cause it's a lot of mental energy just to keep focused. I actually think it's harder for journalists.

Rob Corddry

If being an egomaniac means I believe in what I do and in my art or music, then in that respect you can call me that... I believe in what I do, and I'll say it.

John Lennon

Everyone says marriage is hard work, but they don't tell you that actually being yourself and respecting yourself is hard work.

Alexandra Fuller

People make a big mistake when they say, 'I need to be motivated.' You motivate yourself. I might inspire somebody, but that person has to be motivated within themselves first. Look inside yourself, believe in yourself, put in the hard work, and your dreams will unfold.

Billy Mills

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