Beverly Sills Quotes

I don't speak out of place, but if you ask me, I will definitely speak the truth. Also, my opinion is my opinion. I don't feel the need to force anybody to agree or disagree with me. But if you ask me, I do feel it's important to speak with confidence about my feelings about whatever the questions are.

Follow the wisdom of the great actor, James Cagney, you hit your mark, you look the other guy in the eye, and you tell the truth.

I think I'm outspoken, but I think people respect me for that.

I'm not scared about saying what I think.

Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will avoid you.

There's only one thing worse than a man who doesn't have strong likes and dislikes, and that's a man who has strong likes and dislikes without the courage to voice them.

When I'm onstage they know I'm honest, and I try to be as humble as I can.

For better or worse, I've always tried to march to my own drum and tell it like it is, while preserving some integrity and style. God, I'm fabulous!

The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability. I can't worry about that.

I don't get afraid in talking about subject matter that may spark controversy, and I'm not afraid to not be liked. I think that sometimes people pay too much attention to being liked, and it's paralyzing.

I'm not one of those people who says, 'I never read reviews,' because I don't believe those people.

There are people out there who don't like me, and that's because I speak out the way I feel.

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.

It's funny when people say, 'I don't think Julia likes me.' Honey, if I don't like you, you're going to know about it.

I don't want people kissing my butt. If I had a bad show and I know it, don't tell me I had a good show. I hate that. I guess because I'm 17, people think I don't see stuff like that.

I've always been me. I've always been very direct and have told the truth and have been very willing to stand up and speak out.

I've always spoken my mind. There's no reason not to!

Let me get you to understand I don't bully anybody. I stand up for what I believe in and I'm very honest and I always tell the truth. I'm not a liar, I'm not manipulative and I don't stab you in your back because I will stab you in your chest.

I think anybody that gives their opinion in a confident way everyday is going to be criticized.

I don't regret anything I ever do or say. I don't like to live my life being censored. I like to say what I feel, and I think people respect that because you're honest.

I am an outspoken person. I believe in what I say.

How can I not be straightforward? I’m not a nobody. A somebody like me needs to handle things in a straight forward manner.

Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.

I give my honest opinion, whether it's right or wrong, but it's an opinion that I'll make.

I grew up where the repercussion of you having an opinion was being 'cocky,' or people would be mad at you. And I have finally learnt that it is better for them to be mad at you and disagree than you be so mad at yourself all of the time for not speaking up.