Anna Gunn Quotes

I've got no qualms in making my feelings clear when I need to.

You have to understand what it is you want, create a plan for what you want, and don't allow them to give you any less than what it is you want, and that's it.

You've got to ask! Asking is, in my opinion, the world's most powerful - and neglected - secret to success and happiness.

I wish I could just go tell all the young women I work with, all these fabulous women, 'Believe in yourself and negotiate for yourself. Own your own success.' I wish I could tell that to my daughter. But it's not that simple.

So it's mix and match. Hold your line when you really feel something you're saying is wonderful and you really want to get this point across and prove it to your partner by just throwing it into the tape and letting it speak for itself.

I feel like you have to tell people who you are, but you don't have to be disrespectful about it. But you also don't have to be a shrinking violet.

Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want.

Learn to ask for what you want. The worst people can do is not give you what you ask for which is precisely where you were before you asked.

I think, regardless of gender, women and men need to be brave, take chances with their work, and be open to feedback. But I do think 'politeness' is an issue that can hinder your work if you aren't careful. Kindness is important, but being overly polite - thinking you can't disagree with someone about your own work - be careful about that.

It took me almost wanting to retire to realize that you need to ask for what you need. Everybody needs something different, but whatever it is you need, you need to ask for it and figure out how to get it.

I'm not scared to speak my mind and tell you what it is.

A large part of my career achievements are due to having the courage to ask for what I needed, whether in a professional or personal context.

It's become easier to speak up for myself.

If you don't ask, the answer is always no.

I've learned the importance of speaking up for myself and voicing my opinions and my ideas. I'm definitely a shy person.

People are so afraid of hearing "No" that they often don't even try. You have nothing to lose by just asking! A good friend of mine once told me, "Harv, a closed mouth won't get fed." Open your mouth! Say something if negotiations aren't going the way you'd like.

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.

A good education gives you confidence to stick up your hand for anything - whether it is the job you want, or the bloke. And the more you stick up your hand, the better your chances are that you will get what you want.

Just ask for what you want. I requested a six-month break from Facebook to visit my parents; I asked to switch projects. I told my husband it was time to get married after six years of dating!

I think being nice and being safe is unfair to yourself when you have big dreams as a woman. I think you have to prepare yourself that not everyone in this world has the same personality... The one thing I've chosen to be great at in my life is singing - so why not be proud that I'm great at it?

There are so many people who will try and make you feel like your opinion doesn't matter, and I've learned how important it is to use your voice.

I learned something from that. If someone asks me something that I really don't want to do, I say no. I have to trust that. And I'm not afraid to talk money.

At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever.

I'm also pretty resilient and fearless, and when I want something I go for it.