Stage-persona notwithstanding, I'm extremely shy and quiet. Almost painfully shy. People misinterpret that as being above it all or not interested.

Just because you don't say much doesn't mean people don't notice you. It's actually the quiet ones who often draw the most attention. There's this constant whirlwind of motion and sound all around, and then there's the quiet one, the eye of the storm.

Acting attracts shy people and show-offs.

I was very quiet, very shy and docile.

Words deserted him immediately. He could only speak when he was not asked to.

I'm not interested in being liked.