I’ve always sort of preferred people who are not entirely…

“I wanted characters I could believe in, and I wanted to be made curious about what was to happen to them. Generally, I preferred…

— Ian McEwan

“Everyone likes everything nowadays. They like the television and the phonograph and the shampoo and the soda pop and the Cracker Jack. Everything becomes…

— John Logan

I may not be the most likable person in the world, but I try not to upset people.

— Haruki Murakami

I understood something way back when I was on 'Three's Company.' When I got the part, I was flat broke. I was so happy…

— Suzanne Somers

I think I've made a career out of making despicable people likable.

— Walton Goggins

I don't mind playing somebody who's not likable, or makes the audience feel slightly conflicted.

— James McAvoy

It is better to be likable than to be talented.

— Utah Phillips

People say 'Limmy's Show' is kind of hit or miss, but I'd rather that than having something generally likable.

— Limmy

I don't worry about whether a character is likable, as long as the character is believable.

— Matt Dillon

If you're likable, people will like you.

— Ryan Higa

I was a fan of Charlie Sheen - he's an incredibly likable, affable guy - well, until he doesn't like you.

— Selma Blair

The implications of likability are long-lasting and serious. Women adjust their behavior to be likable and as a result have less power in the…

— Jessica Valenti

“I like having you around, Britt. That's the truth. I'm not leaving you. Even if you were a pain in the butt, I'd stay…

— Becca Fitzpatrick

I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likable female private investigator, and that's how VI came to life.

— Sara Paretsky

“Embrace your possibilities, not your potential failures. You get what you expect.”

— Michelle Tillis Lederman