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Post by ura on Jun 13, 2012 21:23:25 GMT -5
I don't know, if it's relevant to his career then it's only natural for any person to be anxious about an upcoming event on which a lot depends on. I would consider shyness lacking confidence with people, being nervous about something related to your career sounds a normal response by anybody. Also standup comedy seems like the last option for a shy person so if he was shy when he was younger and still chose to do it, then that is VERY impressive because I know plenty of non-shy people to which telling jokes in front of a large crowd is a daunting prospect.
I will admit that though Alex, I don't know what Jim Carrey is feeling on the inside, however I chose him because I sometimes wonder what they define shyness as because I think everybody suffers some anxiety. Although on a side note Jim Carrey himself suffers from Bipolar and has been known to come out with some very odd statements.
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Post by shyguy2012 on Jun 14, 2012 15:02:28 GMT -5
That's a good point, If we put shyness on a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being severely shy, I would put him at a 10 right now. The only reason I would even put him on the scale is because he admitted to being shy. He really doesn't seem shy on stage, in front of the camera or in interviews. If I put myself on the shyness scale I think would be a 5. Ura, just out of curiosity and you don't have to answer this if you don't want to, where are you on the shyness scale? Also, this discussion has motivated me to try and go to the source. I'm going to mail Jim a letter and see if he'll respond to us about how shy he really is. -Alex
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Post by ura on Jun 14, 2012 15:41:11 GMT -5
I would agree with that assessment and yes from what I've seen online there is degrees of shyness. I would probably be a 4 or 5. I don't know if he will respond but good luck with it anyway shyguy.
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Post by missklew on Jun 14, 2012 23:28:12 GMT -5
i just don't think you can be a big name celebrity and be shy. they have to strongly and aggressively market themselves to get where they are. i haven't met any shy sales or marketing people have you?
i think maybe they are just antisocial
i used to be an entertainer and no i don't think i was shy during those years. i had to audition. i had to schmooze and socialise.
i do think more so than being shy is i am avoidant and antisocial
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Post by Owen on Jun 21, 2012 8:45:33 GMT -5
There's an interesting mix of names on that list, while it seems somewhat odd that certain names are on there I actually have no problem believing it.
People only really come into the public eye after they've been working at their careers for a number of years or more. I know from experience that being confident at a job doesn't necessarily mean you're confident, assured and socially adept at life in general. Hell I can talk to someone for hours about managing Active Directory, but if they ask me a personal question afterwards I turn into an awkward mess. I've played guitar on stage with a band in front of 100 odd people yet filling up my car at a petrol station I don't know scares the crap out of me...
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Post by Karen on Jun 21, 2012 10:56:08 GMT -5
I know from experience that being confident at a job doesn't necessarily mean you're confident, assured and socially adept at life in general. Hell I can talk to someone for hours about managing Active Directory, but if they ask me a personal question afterwards I turn into an awkward mess. I've played guitar on stage with a band in front of 100 odd people yet filling up my car at a petrol station I don't know scares the crap out of me... I'm the same way, with work stuff I usually feel pretty confident, but, the second it gets personal I feel awkward ..... oh, and I always go to the same gas station as well. Though, I dont think even if I could play guitar I could play in front of a bunch of people that would still scare me!
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Post by Owen on Jun 21, 2012 12:38:37 GMT -5
oh, and I always go to the same gas station as well. Well that's a relief, I was starting to think it was just me, clearly I'm not a mental case then! Though, I dont think even if I could play guitar I could play in front of a bunch of people that would still scare me! It was really really hard to begin with, gets easier the more you do it thankfully! Bizarrely my brother just sent me a picture of us playing in back in 2006, he found it on the BBC website of all places.
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Post by shyguy2012 on Jun 21, 2012 17:22:38 GMT -5
Karen, Owen, I'm the same way too. One that I used to really hate was the check out line and having to interact with a cashier. Writing checks while people watched used to be really tough too. I'm glad they invented self check out. Seriously, I think you can get used to a situation if you work at it though. With the cashier thing, I made it a point to smile and say hello every time I went to the store and checked out and now I don't have too much of a problem going to a regular checkout line if the self check out isn't available. -Alex
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Post by Owen on Jun 22, 2012 4:15:06 GMT -5
Karen, Owen, I'm the same way too. One that I used to really hate was the check out line and having to interact with a cashier. Writing checks while people watched used to be really tough too. I'm glad they invented self check out. Seriously, I think you can get used to a situation if you work at it though. With the cashier thing, I made it a point to smile and say hello every time I went to the store and checked out and now I don't have too much of a problem going to a regular checkout line if the self check out isn't available. -Alex Yeah I'm glad cheques are a thing of the past, I hated filling them in even when no one was watching, deathly afraid I'd do it wrong, like spell the word two wrong or something. I always try and avoid using the self service checkouts, something always goes wrong for me and I end up looking like a right idiot.
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Post by ura on Jun 22, 2012 6:16:08 GMT -5
Yeah I'm glad cheques are a thing of the past, I hated filling them in even when no one was watching, deathly afraid I'd do it wrong, like spell the word two wrong or something. I always try and avoid using the self service checkouts, something always goes wrong for me and I end up looking like a right idiot. You're writing cheques your body can't cash.
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Post by Karen on Jun 22, 2012 7:52:07 GMT -5
Karen, Owen, I'm the same way too. One that I used to really hate was the check out line and having to interact with a cashier. Writing checks while people watched used to be really tough too. I'm glad they invented self check out. Seriously, I think you can get used to a situation if you work at it though. With the cashier thing, I made it a point to smile and say hello every time I went to the store and checked out and now I don't have too much of a problem going to a regular checkout line if the self check out isn't available. -Alex I love the self check out ;D I always use it if its available. I used to be uncomfortable interacting with the cashier as well, and although I still feel awkward, its not as bad as it used to be. Though I still get nervous right as I pay.... I think I'm going to count the money wrong, or hit a wrong key when paying with a card and mess everything up.
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Post by shyguy2012 on Jun 22, 2012 13:53:10 GMT -5
Yes, self check out is a great invention! ;D
I found another video of Al Pacino talking about his shyness, fast forward to 6:34 to get to the shyness part:
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Post by marle on Jun 22, 2012 18:22:07 GMT -5
Karen, Owen, I'm the same way too. One that I used to really hate was the check out line and having to interact with a cashier. Writing checks while people watched used to be really tough too. I'm glad they invented self check out. Seriously, I think you can get used to a situation if you work at it though. With the cashier thing, I made it a point to smile and say hello every time I went to the store and checked out and now I don't have too much of a problem going to a regular checkout line if the self check out isn't available. -Alex I love the self check out ;D I always use it if its available. I used to be uncomfortable interacting with the cashier as well, and although I still feel awkward, its not as bad as it used to be. Though I still get nervous right as I pay.... I think I'm going to count the money wrong, or hit a wrong key when paying with a card and mess everything up. I'm sorry if this seems insensitive, but you all sound cute talking about your nervousness. But I know it's not cute if it's an impediment in your life / becomes too much. I don't have a real problem with cashier check-outs because it seems impersonal enough and familiar. But I consider it mildly awkward because of the hellos/have a nice day responses. I have to make sure I'm audible enough. And saying things out of pure politeness always feels unnatural.
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Post by Sexy Spork #37 on Jun 22, 2012 18:57:07 GMT -5
^ Perhaps talking cute is a coping mechanism. Make light of it.
I don't like the self-serve. Love to say hello to the till lady.
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Post by Owen on Jun 23, 2012 3:51:51 GMT -5
I'm sorry if this seems insensitive, but you all sound cute talking about your nervousness. But I know it's not cute if it's an impediment in your life / becomes too much. I can understand why it might seem odd, but for me at least it's how I've learned to deal with it. It's that age old choice, you either laugh or you cry, I personally try to do the former but still find myself doing more of the latter than I'd like to admit
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