Its a struggle for me to remain open," she admits. "To not shut down because Im defensive or scared or maybe my ego is getting in the way. And the other side of that is just believing that I belong where I am and deserve to take up space. I fight constantly between those two things, between not apologizing for what I want and staying vulnerable and creatively supple and not thinking I know better than everyone else.
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About Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler was a contemporary American actress and comedian. Amy Meredith Poehler is an American actress and comedian. Known for her roles in sketch comedy, sitcoms and comedy films, she has earned acclaim and several accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a Peabody Award and a Grammy Award. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Creativity — The spark of original thought, invention, and artistic vision

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