Imelda Staunton

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.

English Actress

Joe Bastianich

Selling wine is all about sizing people up, and it takes a certain amount of chutzpah. The tableside bottle sell is a very funny thing - you take a look at the guy's blazer, what kind of shoes he's wearing, what kind of broad he's with. Is he trying to be a hero?

American Chef

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

You need to have tremendous confidence in your work, even a touch of arrogance, chutzpah. Many very fine researchers lack intellectual daring. It's human nature to want to be cozy, secure. But that can be a cul de sac.

Indian Scientist

Ian Rankin

Punk gave you a kind of chutzpah, so even trying to be a writer, I just thought, 'Well, I'm going to send poems to 'Radio Times,' short stories to the 'Observer,' just have a go.

Scottish Writer

Zubin Mehta

Some musical directors have more chutzpah. They pick up the phone and talk people into giving. I prefer to call and say 'thank you' after the money has been contributed.

Indian Musician

Joan Allen

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.

American Actress

Jeremy Irons

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.

English Actor

Isla Fisher

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.

Australian Actress

Shweta Menon

I have always believed that I have chutzpah that a lot of girls wish they had, and I am proud of that.

Indian Model

Conchata Ferrell

I loved Susan Bloom from the moment I heard about her. I admire her chutzpah.

Chutzpah reflects a daring attitude that's admired in some cultures but may seem disrespectful in others.

Cultural Boldness

Though it involves risk, chutzpah is usually seen as a positive trait, showing confidence.

Often Positive

Use 'chutzpah' in informal conversations rather than formal writing or speech.

Informal Use

Chutzpah involves pushing social or conventional boundaries of behavior, often boldly.

Pushing Boundaries

Chutzpah mixes courage with a touch of disrespect that can sometimes be humorous.

Combines Qualities

The appropriateness of chutzpah depends on the situation - it can be brave or rude.

Context Sensitive

 no matter who, where they come from. We all want to be heroes. We just need a good idea, motivation and lots of chutzpah, and we could save millions of people that otherwise would not be saved. Thank you very much.