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chutzpah

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(Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity

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I long to play a judge. I long to play a lesbian woman. I long to play a councilman, someone with some chutzpah. Lupe Ontiveros

Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job; my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if you're not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I don't think that is particularly healthy. Imelda Staunton

I succeeded on sort of chutzpah and charm. No technique at all, didn't know what I was doing, but it worked and the character suited me. Jeremy Irons

I was always much more shy. All I knew was that I loved to act. But I don't know about the other part of it. I'm not sure I had the chutzpah to go and prove yourself. Joan Allen

I love the virtuosity and imaginative chutzpah of 'Da Vinci's Demons,' and not just because my boyfriend is in it! Hattie Morahan

I never had the chutzpah to just come to L.A. and make it. I didn't have that confidence. I'm always surprised when I get a job. Isla Fisher

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