Top 10 Quotes by Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel is an American actress, singer, and songwriter born on January 17, 1980. She is best known for her role as Jessica Day in the television series "New Girl," which aired from 2011 to 2018. Deschanel has also appeared in numerous films, including "Almost Famous" (2000), "Elf" (2003), "500 Days of Summer" (2009), and "Yes Man" (2008).

In addition to her acting career, Deschanel is a talented musician. She is one half of the musical duo She & Him, alongside M. Ward. The duo has released several albums featuring a blend of indie pop and folk music. Deschanel's unique voice and quirky personality have made her a beloved figure in both the film and music industries.

Top 10 Quotes by Zooey Deschanel

1. "I think it's better to have your personal life and your work life separate. That way they don't corrupt each other, so to speak."
— Zooey Deschanel

2. "I don't want to be a babe. I don't want vanity to ever get in the way, because I think to maintain that, you have to be aware of yourself all the time, and that gets in the way of acting. My job's not to be the beautiful person. My job is to be the best actor I can be."
— Zooey Deschanel

3. "I don't think I'm very much like anyone else, really. I'm sure there are aspects of other actors that I share, but I don't see anybody else and go, 'Damn, they stole my thing'. I'm me, and I like that there are people who have an appreciation for that."
— Zooey Deschanel

4. "I always choose roles that are, you know, hopefully different from the last role. I don't wanna do the same thing over and over again because that's, well, first of all that's no fun."
— Zooey Deschanel

5. "I'm into sincerity in music and sincerity in art. If it doesn't feel true, I don't want to do it. Things that are too dramatic scare me. I think that's why I don't always fit into the world of performing arts."
— Zooey Deschanel

6. "A lot of people are like, 'You can't change human nature—people are inherently negative.' I don't think that's true. If you expect the best of people, they'll step up."
— Zooey Deschanel

7. "Feeling like an outsider is part of my nature, and it's what makes me who I am. So I think I'll find a way to make myself feel like an outsider, no matter what situation I'm in."
— Zooey Deschanel

8. "I just basically make decisions by the seat of my pants."
— Zooey Deschanel

9. "Being tender and open is beautiful. As a woman, I feel continually shhh'ed. Too sensitive. Too mushy. Too wishy washy. Blah blah."
— Zooey Deschanel

10. "Tough things help you gain strength. 'I think having anxiety and having fears is a good thing in that when you face those fears and anxiety it gives you strength.'"
— Zooey Deschanel