Karen Gillan Quotes

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Born: November 28, 1987

Karen Gillan, the Scottish actress best known for her fierce portrayal of Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is an unexpected yet profound voice in the realm of Motivation & Action. Her philosophy is forged in the crucible of relentless transformation—from a drama student in Edinburgh to a global icon. Gillan’s journey is a testament to the power of disciplined courage, advocating that action is the antidote to fear. Her quotes resonate because they strip away pretense, urging people to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth. She speaks not as a distant sage, but as a warrior who has weathered self-doubt, proving that true motivation is not a feeling, but a decision to move.

Karen Gillan Quotes (26)

"How do you create chemistry? If only I knew that! Some people say it's a natural thing that you have with someone, and maybe it is to do with that, but I think you can work on it."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"Space excites me. My dream is to go to space."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I had a lot of alone time with no brothers or sisters running around, or anything. I would just sit and imagine things, all the time."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I just feel so flattered, because the cosplayers really make sure every detail is there. I don't think I've ever cosplayed a character before, but if I were to, I'd probably go as a Klingon from 'Star Trek.'"

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I don't like modeling, but in terms of the places I got to visit, it was great."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"Acting is all about finding the truth within whatever world you're in."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I have no sense of being famous - you're just working. And then you'll have a random day in London when you'll do some press and it creeps into your awareness that this goes out - that what you do every day goes out to televisions right across the country."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Motivation

"Being in 'Doctor Who' has been so amazing. I don't think I will ever have a job quite so fun ever again. I feel sad because I am going to leave, but with any story, it has to come to an end."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"The last thing you want to do when you are about to film a scene is think, 'Oh my God, so many people are going to watch this.'"

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I would like to think I'm a good secret-keeper, when it comes to friends. I'm quite loyal like that."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I like being involved in interesting and creative things. I'd just rather be involved in creating it, rather than being in it."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Creativity

"I wanted to be as authentic as possible because, first of all, Jean Shrimpton is still alive. And, she's interesting enough to be played accurately. I didn't need to add things."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I suppose I am one of life's naturally clumsy people; I don't drop stuff all the time, or break things, but I'm just generally a bit flustered."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I never cared about modeling. As a model, you're powerless."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I've got a coin with my face on it. It is really bizarre."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I was one of those weird children that just couldn't talk to people, so I kind of had to make myself be not like that because I knew it was going to hinder me."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I want to be like Robin Williams, really. It's all the different characters he does, all the different voices."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"It's good to go with your gut instincts in life. You just should. Even if it doesn't work out, something good will come out of it."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I know what it's like to be a model and go to castings where some people like what they see and others look at you with distaste."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"My own fashion sense has been influenced by 'We'll Take Manhattan.' It's gotten a little better."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I went to Floridita on Wardour Street when I was 18. All I could afford was pumpkin soup and a glass of champagne, but it was worth it."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I really love Alexa Chung's style. I really think she gets it right all the time. I've never seen a picture of her where I didn't love the outfit."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"Basically, I always go to vintage shops rather than going shopping for new clothes."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I don't actually do any exercise, which is really bad. But I wear heels a lot. My theory is that it's painful, so it's gotta do something."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I'd like to make over Marilyn Manson and just dress him really normally to see what he looks like. That'd be really weird!"

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom

"I dyed my hair pink when I was fifteen."

Karen Gillan
Topic: Wisdom
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