The Only Pirate at the Party Quotes

“Maybe my best isn't as good as someone else's, but for a lot of people, my best is enough. Most importantly, for me it's enough.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“I make art for the sake of art . . . and for my own selfish gratification, because I’m an artistic monster.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“I don't claim to be the best musician. If being the best means I earn the right to look down on people and critique their accomplishments in defense of my own, I don't ever want to be. People can say what they want about my music being 'banal' and my skill level 'competent,' and it will hurt my feelings (because despite what some believe, I do still have them), but I won't let it determine my self-worth.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“Life is kind, and full of great moments, but I think the greatest moment of my life is always ahead of me. When I reach it, there will be another, greater moment to come.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“Am I the best violinist in the world? No. Do I need to be the best to bring people joy? No.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“That’s the best part about being a kid. Nothing seems impossible until someone bigger and older tells you it is. I grew up in a lovely little world where nothing was too far out of reach if I wanted to work for it. I think I still live in that world.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“In the music industry I get a lot of public judgement. Any time the topic of my religion surfaces, there are always people who react negatively, telling me to leave my crazy beliefs out of it. The problem is, I can't. My beliefs are as much a part of my being as my music, or my family, or my obsession with earthy-tasting cereal. Luckily, after all the rejection I faced on my mission, I'm no longer afraid of negative reactions. I've already heard it all--- face-to-face. Hateful comments still hurt, but they don't hold the same weight they once did. Besides, say what you want, but I'm a short-haired angel. (Or at least I was to one man on a subway.)”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“If anorexia was really incurable, I'd still weigh ninety-two pounds--isolated in a world controlled by food and distorted versions of myself. I'm not that person anymore. I don't live in that world anymore. I hate the thought that someone, somewhere might read about their "incurable eating disorder" and believe it to be the truth. That's why I'm telling you, it's not.So hang in there, it's worth it. You're worth it.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“I’ve never pushed a baby out myself, but I hear it’s comparable to doing squats over a pile of flaming swords. Even”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“I think college is a lot like childbirth. I’ve never pushed a baby out myself, but I hear it’s comparable to doing squats over a pile of flaming swords. Even after that remarkable sensation, mothers all over the world go back for more. It's not that they don't remember the flaming swords; they just choose to focus on the more rewarding aspects of the experience.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“My evolution as a violinist has included many thrilling performances, and I still love what I do, but there are times when even I get burned out. When this happens, I go back to that moment ten years ago. I picture myself on the stage with my bow in the air. I feel my heart racing, I see the faces in the audience smiling, and I remember the moment I thought, "I have to make this my life.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“Any time the topic of my religion surfaces, there are always people who react negatively, telling me to leave my crazy beliefs out of it. The problem is, I can’t. My beliefs are as much a part of my being as my music, or my family, or my obsession with earthy-tasting cereal. Luckily,”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“Standing out on purpose is one thing, but doing so by default takes a lot of energy and confidence. I'm so proud of the things that set me apart, and I know why they are good; but that doesn't mean it isn't difficult. ... Not because I don't see the value in these things, but because sometimes being different feels a lot like being alone, and being alone is exhausting.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“Standing out on purpose is one thing, but doing so by default takes a lot of energy and confidence. I’m proud of the things that set me apart, and I know why they are good; but that doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult. Every now and then I wish I wasn’t the only one-piece swimsuit at the pool, the only sleeved dress on the red carpet, the only sober performer in the room, or the only pirate at the party. Not because I don’t see the value in these things, but because sometimes being different feels a lot like being alone, and being alone is exhausting.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party

“It was really embarrassing and awful, and I cried. But worse that the way they treated me was the way I treated myself afterward. This experience taught me a few things about myself.”
― Lindsey Stirling, The Only Pirate at the Party