Nerd Quotes

I try to explain to people that you get the roles that are right when they're right. If you have a nerd character but you're kind of a cool guy, you're probably not going to get the nerd part. The nerd is going to get the nerd part. You know, someone like me.

Ed Helms
- People
- Character
- Guy
Growing up, I was a nerd. With actual taped eyeglasses.

Taye Diggs
- Up
- Growing
- Growing Up

I subscribe to the online Urban Dictionary's definition of nerd: 'one whose IQ exceeds his weight'. I'm also keen on the same Urban Dictionary's definition of geek: 'the person you pick on in high school and wind up working for as an adult'. I happily proclaim myself a book nerd/reading geek and proud of it.

Malorie Blackman
- Up
- School
- Book
I still care a lot about my personal style, and since moving to New York and having a little more control over my own money, I've been able to make my 12-year-old fashion nerd dream comes true.

Tavi Gevinson
- Money
- True
- Dream
Oh, I am such a nerd when it comes to music - I only listen to Broadway!

Laura Osnes
- Music
- Listen
- Broadway
I'm a bit of a nerd, I wouldn't mind working in a shop selling records, or having a radio show where I could play obscure singles.

Bjork
- Mind
- Nerd
I was such a nerd, a complete geek, but then I was lucky enough to have a fancy career, where I can be like 'See, I'm not a nerd. Look, I'm in 'Vogue.'

Brooke Shields
- Career
- Nerd
I think you can totally be a totally normal kid from the suburbs of Chicago and go off and play shows. It's one of those things that when you go home, you're still the nerd you were when you left, and your parents still get to yell at you about cleaning up your room, and your girlfriend still drags you to the pet store.

Patrick Stump Fall Out Boy
- Up
- Home
- Parents