Sam Taylor-Johnson

When I had cancer, people were surprised at how cheerful and upbeat I was, but I couldn't let myself go to depression - to go there, that defeat would allow everything in. If you look too far into the abyss, you might never come out again. You can stand on the abyss and peep but not give in to sadness.

English Director

Jane McGonigal

Although I'm perceived as very optimistic and upbeat, it comes out of being the opposite of that - feeling isolated or lonely, looking for meaning and the kinds of things that ease that suffering in life, and finding them in large-scale social interaction, like theater and games.

American Designer

Curtis Sittenfeld

Sometimes, there can be a slightly condescending assumption that anything unlikable about a female character is a mistake, as if they're a contestant in a beauty pageant and have to seem charming and upbeat all the time.

American Writer

Casey Kasem

That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities.

American Actor

Jonathan Bailey

We used to go to church and, musically, I remember that being a massive influence. It had a band so it was very upbeat and semi-happy-clappy. It made me who I am.

English Actor

Masked Wolf

It's always important for me to say something with my music, even if the deeper message is hidden inside of what sounds like a fun, upbeat song.

Michael Carter-Williams

I can go home and be mad, but I have to stay upbeat and stay positive for my team and do anything I can to help them win.

American Basketball Player

Simone Manuel

I like to listen to Beyonce or any type of upbeat music when I am working out. Gospel music always motivates me.

American Athlete

Jakob Dylan

I'm a very upbeat, positive, optimistic type of person.

American Musician

David Frost

English Journalist

Use 'upbeat' to express a lift in spirits or mood.

Emotional Boost

'Upbeat' often describes a hopeful view of the future.

Optimistic Outlook

Use 'upbeat' to contrast with a previous negative situation.

Contrast in Tone

'Upbeat' refers to timing that leads into the main beat.

Music Timing

Musicians use 'upbeat' to prepare for the start of a musical piece.

Preparation Cue

An 'upbeat' creates the foundation for the rhythmic pattern.

Rhythmic Foundation

Describes music with a fast tempo that makes you want to move.

Energetic Music

'Upbeat' can characterize music that sounds happy or joyful.

Joyful Sounds

 difficult year their words and their tones are much less upbeat today having grown up in Iran where the youth strive to dream in the face of oppression this is a generation that I identify with a generation that fights for the strain of life in the middle of constant conflict

How the Afghan youth are...

 It's the pressure that we face to be optimistic and upbeat at all times. If you say, "You know, I'm just OK," then people might encourage you to look on the bright side or count your blessings, which isn't just annoying. It can actually be bad advice.

Adam Grant: How to stop...

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Choosing the Year's Best...

 on for working at geothermal systems sometimes andres may be upbeat but he's not kidding around he's describing an incredibly dangerous place remember how his aunt had said she'd swum in the river she could only do that because there'd

Solving the Mystery of...

 on the somber note I want to finish up on a more upbeat note it has now been five years suck in more than five years and the good news thank god is that is the cancer is still in remission so it all ends well but one thing I didn't

Sometimes it's good to...

 we try to hack our habits, we try to rewire our brains, we meditate. And it helps, of course, in a way. Self-help books help us feel more upbeat. Meditation can help us feel more connected to others spiritually.

Why do we blame...

 gonna be cleaning for a lemon this is definitely more satisfying than being a maid amid her heavy schedule with its inherent sadness Louise tries to stay upbeat the best part of my job is having

Crime Scene Cleaners PIPE...

 And I said to myself I would call this group of men "the Council of Dads." Now as soon as I had this idea, I decided I wouldn't tell my wife. Okay. She's a very upbeat, naturally excited person.

Bruce Feiler: The...

 I've got to warn the sense in which my worldview is upbeat has always been kind of subtle, sometimes even elusive. The sense in which I can be uplifting and inspiring --

Robert Wright: The logic...

 You don't need to put on a sad voice because we're depressed -- you don't sneeze when you're talking to somebody with a cold. It's not rude to be upbeat.