Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
Whoopi GoldbergRead
You have to believe in yourself in spite of what other people believe.
Interpretation
Believing in yourself is crucial, especially when others doubt you.
This quote by Whoopi Goldberg emphasizes the importance of self-belief, particularly in the face of external skepticism and doubt. It suggests that one's own faith in their abilities is essential for success and confidence, regardless of others' opinions or beliefs.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a school graduation ceremony.
Really, darling, it's a no-brainer. You know, I understand not everybody is for gay marriage. But if you're not for gay marriage, don't marry a gay person. That's what I say
And I don't believe that I have to stay on one side of the fence or the other. I don't believe that there is any good career move or bad career move. I believe there are only the things that make me happy.
I've learned to take time for myself and to treat myself with a great deal of love and respect, because I like me.. I think I'm kind of cool.
That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.
Taking action is hard, but know what? Enduring a bad situation can be its own hell.
You know, be an actor because you love to act. Don't be an actor because you think you're going to get famous, because that's luck.
If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.
Being a professional means doing your job on the days you don't want to do it
Ridicule has always been the enemy of enthusiasm, and the only worthy opponent to ridicule is success.
When you're in a rut, you have to question everything except your ability to get out of it.
I always say three things make a writer: inspiration, obviously; perspiration, doing the work. But the third is desperation. I'm not really fit for anything else, or to have a real job. That fear drives me. The pressure has always been self inflicted.
If you are different, or you have minimum possibilities, you can still succeed. I am living proof of that.
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