Noun
(Yiddish) unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity
Source: WordNetI 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