“I wanted to be a psychologist. You know, I thought that's what I'd be doing and it just goes to show you that, if you tell God your plans, He will laugh in your face.” IfsKnowsShowsWantedFacesLaughingPlansYour FacePsychologist Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I'm really, really happy with what I do for a living. I mean, that's what I consider work, like being on set, bringing a character to life and, you know, working with other actors and directors and stuff.” KnowsMeanCharacterActorsStuffDirectorsReally HappyWorking With Others Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“All we need to do is pay attention to ourselves and pay attention when somebody gives you a compliment based on something that you do naturally. Then that lets you know that that's your talent. I mean, talents come in so many different sizes, so many different colors, so many different ways.” KnowsWayNeedsGivingMeanDifferentPayAttentionTalentColorSizePay AttentionDifferent WaysComplimentDifferent Colors Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“Most of my life, I wanted to be a therapist, but then I just decided that I didn't want to be in charge of giving people advice. I want to know everything there is to know about psychology. But a therapist? No.” PeopleKnowsWantGivingWantedPsychologyAdviceDecidedTherapists Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“People want to know everyone for a lot of different reasons. It doesn't have to be anything as big as an Oscar nomination. It could be a brand new job. People see their opportunity. And, when you're winning, everyone loves a winner.” PeopleKnowsWantDifferentReasonBigsJobsOpportunityWinningBrandsWinnerOscarsOne LoveBrand NewNominationsNew Job Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I don't know any teenager with a positive attitude.” KnowsAttitudeTeenagerPositive Attitude Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I really want people to know that I am a normal girl. I'm not a superhero now. I'm not some sort of celebrity that doesn't have feelings. I'm very, very normal.” PeopleKnowsWantFeelingsGirlNormalSuperhero Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“Well, I'm certainly glad that I was nominated for an Oscar. There is certainly a respect that comes with that nod. Also, a compliment that comes with it, too. Not that I really know what I'm doing. In a lot of ways I feel like some child on set, or like a kid that snuck in the back door.” KnowsWayFeelsWellsChildrenKidsDoorsGladComplimentOscarsBack Doors Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“If they hadn’t tried to break me down, I wouldn’t know that I’m unbreakable.” IfsKnowsBreakInner StrengthUnbreakable Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“If I hadn't been told I was garbage, I wouldn't have learned how to show people I'm talented. And if everyone had always laughed at my jokes, I wouldn't have figured out how to be so funny. If they hadn't told me I was ugly, I never would have searched for my beauty. And if they hadn't tried to break me down, I wouldn't know that I'm unbreakable.” PeopleIfsKnowsShowsMotivationalWould BeFunnyBeautyBreakLearningTalentJokesUglyLaughedBreaking DownGarbageUglinessUnbreakable Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I am the only consistent person in my life and so I better like myself, and I better love myself. And I really better know that I'm as beautiful as anyone else.” KnowsPersonsBeautifulConsistentLove Myself Author:Gabourey Sidibe
“I was born to stand out. I don't care whether or not people will find me attractive on screen. That's not why I became an actor. I know that more and more with each new role.” PeopleKnowsCareActorsBornRolesDon't CareScreensI Don't CareAttractiveStanding OutFind MeBorn To Stand Out Author:Gabourey Sidibe
