Words matter. These are the best Vanessa Williams Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
You’re always going to have people that are naysayers, that don’t believe in your talent, that don’t believe that you have any kind of longevity.
As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that.
What makes characters so interesting when you’re an actor or a dancer is to watch and observe how people walk and move and speak. Are they cat-like? Are they walrus-like? Why does that person bother me, and why do I think they are the way they are?
The wiser you get, the more experience you have, and the more you see people for who they are as human beings, as opposed to figures you have to fight against.
And when people give me their word, I listen to them.
Good work is such an incredible payoff. And I know that I’ll be working until the end, because good work excites me.
You’re always going to have people that are naysayers, that don’t believe in your talent, that don’t believe that you have any kind of longevity.
When Cuba Gooding Jr. and I were doing ‘The Trip to Bountiful,’ we would always go to BXL, a Belgian restaurant/bar. It was across the street from the theater, and they have amazing mussels.
Well, my mom taught public school music for almost 40 years. And she’s about 5 feet – and very mighty. And she would control her kids a lot by giving them the eye, or the stare.
Whether it’s your family, friends, community that you connect with, don’t be afraid to reach out. That’s my biggest advice that I can say for anyone going through any kind of obstacle or trials or tribulations. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Ask for help, because you never know where you’ll find it.
You should be unique, you should be confident, and that’s how people remember who you are. You have to be willing to share who you are and your story.
Growing up, my skin wasn’t so great. I did everything, even Accutane, because I was always having breakouts.
When Cuba Gooding Jr. and I were doing ‘The Trip to Bountiful,’ we would always go to BXL, a Belgian restaurant/bar. It was across the street from the theater, and they have amazing mussels.
What makes characters so interesting when you’re an actor or a dancer is to watch and observe how people walk and move and speak. Are they cat-like? Are they walrus-like? Why does that person bother me, and why do I think they are the way they are?
It’s not like I refuse to try roles other than being a strong female boss, but I am 54, and I’m happy I’m still being sought after and that I have a career that allows me a lot of creativity.
I love working out in groups – I love the community of it and the energy, and I love great instructors who inspire you and make you sweat!
I am lucky to have three daughters who are completely different. I look at my daughters and I have different relationships with all three and there are parts of each personality that are very special.
I’ve got a yoga instructor and a trainer. I just started a heavy-bag class, which is like boxing and cardio, and I salsa dance with my girlfriends. I try to do something every day. Continually exercising is natural for us.
There are a lot of things that you don’t realize that your parents are going through when you’re a kid.
I’ve got a yoga instructor and a trainer. I just started a heavy-bag class, which is like boxing and cardio, and I salsa dance with my girlfriends. I try to do something every day. Continually exercising is natural for us.
I danced modern dance my whole life, and it makes me feel young again.
Well, my mom taught public school music for almost 40 years. And she’s about 5 feet – and very mighty. And she would control her kids a lot by giving them the eye, or the stare.
And when people give me their word, I listen to them.
Both my parents were educators, so interviews and college applications and shaking hands and looking people in the eye and feeling confident and knowing what you can bring to any project or audition – I’ve known about these things my entire life.
Growing up, my skin wasn’t so great. I did everything, even Accutane, because I was always having breakouts.
I love the French horn.
Broadway is really my life.
New York is my home.
I love to ski and drive fast cars and the thrill of exciting things.
Broadway is really my life.
It’s not like I refuse to try roles other than being a strong female boss, but I am 54, and I’m happy I’m still being sought after and that I have a career that allows me a lot of creativity.
I believe it’s important to use my influence for a good cause, helping to reach millions of consumers who suffer from eye irritation, which made working with Clear Eyes feel like a natural fit.
There are a lot of things that you don’t realize that your parents are going through when you’re a kid.
New York is my home.
I’ve been really, really fortunate to get some fantastic opportunities on Broadway, and I cherish all of them.
Both my parents were educators, so interviews and college applications and shaking hands and looking people in the eye and feeling confident and knowing what you can bring to any project or audition – I’ve known about these things my entire life.
Whether it’s your family, friends, community that you connect with, don’t be afraid to reach out. That’s my biggest advice that I can say for anyone going through any kind of obstacle or trials or tribulations. Don’t be afraid to reach out and ask questions. Ask for help, because you never know where you’ll find it.
I’ve been really, really fortunate to get some fantastic opportunities on Broadway, and I cherish all of them.
I danced modern dance my whole life, and it makes me feel young again.
I love working out in groups – I love the community of it and the energy, and I love great instructors who inspire you and make you sweat!
As I grow older, I feel like my authentic self has been able to shine through more and more, and people can see that.
Success is the sweetest revenge.
You should be unique, you should be confident, and that’s how people remember who you are. You have to be willing to share who you are and your story.
The wiser you get, the more experience you have, and the more you see people for who they are as human beings, as opposed to figures you have to fight against.
