Things I Should Have Said Quotes

“Silence goes against living authentically.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring it Out

“Pretending that everything is just fine will never serve anyone.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Goofing around with Maddie, age three”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“I try not to do one thing and feel another. The word “authentic” is what helps me stay strong in my conviction. In other words, I need to be true to the core. I want to be the same person whether someone is looking or not, which affords me internal accountability.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“I still feel that like every family, our family should be given the same consideration when dealing with personal issues and trauma. There’s not a person alive who wants their struggles to be reported in the news, followed up with commentary and judgments from their own family. It’s unfair to assume that Britney’s fame excludes her from her right to privacy or that of her family. But privacy hasn’t been afforded to any of us, and my parents’ determination to keep Britney free from embarrassment and public humiliation may have come at a high cost that wasn’t in her best interest.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“I know the truth. In a recent text from my sister, she stated herself: “I know it’s not your fault and I’m sorry for being so angry at you. Although I’m your big sister, I need you more than you need me and always have.” I pray for the day she shares these words with the world. I have no control over anything the media reports and cannot be held responsible for something I have absolutely no control over.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“We were a tight-knit family torn apart by money, distorted truths, and undisclosed personal issues. Again, it’s okay not to be okay. You can thank Piglet from Winnie-the-Pooh for those auspicious words.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“But there has never ever really been anything normal or ordinary about growing up a Spears. We’ve always been critiqued and evaluated by the world at large. Therein lies the rub. No one knows better than my sister how calculating the press can be. How everything she says is spun and revised to suit a purpose. In our world, words matter and should be used purposefully.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“I need to have purpose in just about everything I do.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“It’s the residual effects of growing up in a chaotic home where schedules were changed often, and stability came in spurts. The need to feel like I have control over my time and environment is essential to my well-being.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Looking back, I think I spent so much time trying to be what everyone else needed, I never discovered what brought me genuine pleasure.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Some days I wanted to be with him. But wanting that and feeling secure in our relationship were two different things. At the time, I just knew something wasn’t right. He wasn’t acting like himself.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Throughout my childhood, I believed that to be a Spears is to be strong-willed, outspoken, and, above all, forgiving whenever possible.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Social media will always be a double-edged sword; it can defend and inform, just like it can damage and destroy.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“The show also gave me the opportunity to sing its theme song, “Follow Me,” which was cowritten by my sister. I recently produced and recorded a modern version of the song. In an effort to assuage the fans, I asked many of my original castmates to shoot a video for the song’s reboot. It was tricky because we did a one-day shoot complicated by the protocols of COVID-19. The shooting schedule for that day was insane, with temperature checks and sanitation requirements. Once we all got back into a room together, the years apart vanished. We arrived as adults but performing brought us back to 2004. The release of the song and video spurred new rumors about a Zoey 101 reunion show. I am excited at the prospect of working on another Zoey 101 project, whether that be a long-format movie or series. The cast is eager to reunite and bring the characters into the present. We have been in talks to reinvent the series. Producers and writers have shared some concepts that sound intriguing. Hopefully, a modern-day version will go into production soon.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Whether in person or on social media, I am constantly asked about a Zoey 101 reunion or a reboot of the show. Zoey connected with fans in such a powerful way that it’s as if they have to know how she turns out as an adult. I am actively working to bring Zoey back to the screen.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“I was raised to be devoted, to protect my family, and to honor the privacy that all families are afforded. I was always there to help address any issues that she brought to me. And now, after her testimony, that creed has bit me on the ass, again.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“There were false reports that I had some “redneck, half-assed” baby shower.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“You know, Jamie Lynn, these floors aren’t going to sweep themselves. That’s something you need to do.” I couldn’t believe he said it and thought, I’m paying for all this! You sweep up the freaking floors. Realistically, what did I know about sweeping? I didn’t have any experience in how to keep a house.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“The marriage ended within hours, but the chaos of my sister’s life was just beginning. Jason still tries to make himself relevant in Britney’s life by talking all kinds of nonsense. He even gives the occasional interview discussing our family, trying to stir up interest in himself.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“There is no denying that Britney’s fame opened doors for me. But once inside, I had to prove I had talent and a strong work ethic.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“One such instance, when Momma and Britney took me and a friend to the local pet store, ended disastrously.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“Bryan had difficulty holding a job, and Britney was changing right in front of my eyes. Britney had behaviors that would emerge for weeks at a time followed by periods of normalcy.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“The struggles were expanding beyond just that of my parents. Bryan was trying to find his place in the world, and Britney was showing signs of a debilitating exhaustion.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out

“My sister’s voice was throaty and strong, while mine was fluid and controlled. People said we were different but equally as talented.”
― Jamie Lynn Spears, Things I Should Have Said: Family, Fame, and Figuring It Out