It is very unnatural to dance while playing the violin. I had to practice so hard to learn how to do it, but now it is part of my expression, and it comes naturally. I have to know a song perfectly before I can even begin to move. Lindsey Stirling begindanceexpression share on social
I was told by so many people that I wouldn't succeed because I was too different. Ironically, the very reason that people watch my channel and travel thousands of miles to see a show... is because it's different. God didn't send us to Earth to just blend in. We are here to share what makes us unique. Lindsey Stirling blendchannelearth share on social
I think YouTube used to have a negative connotation, like it was the place where the rejects went and made careers, but I'm proud to be YouTuber. I wanted to be in that first generation of YouTube stars who transitioned into the 'real world.' It was a really good way to build my business. Lindsey Stirling buildbusinesscareer share on social
I love going into the studio with just an idea of the direction. Like, I want this tempo... I love to start from scratch, and the tracks sort of take on a life of their own. Lindsey Stirling directionidealife Change image and share on social
I've always had a fascination with pirates. You know, I've written a song completely inspired by I want this to feel like pirates, you know, fighting together, made a music video about it, yada, yada. Lindsey Stirling completelyfascinationfeel Change image and share on social
It's not like I try to be different, but every single person is unique, and every single person has special things to offer, and it's about embracing it and not being afraid of the fact that maybe you're different or quirky, but it's okay to be different, and it can be a wonderful thing. Lindsey Stirling afraidembracefact share on social
It really is ironic that the saddest I'd ever been was when I had 'achieved' all the things I had wanted. I was so disgustingly thin, but I was so unhappy. Lindsey Stirling achievedisgustinglyironic Change image and share on social
My favorite thing about the success I've found is that I get to share it with my family and the ones that I love. Lindsey Stirling familyfavoritefind Change image and share on social
I was very unfamiliar with YouTube; I thought it was the place for dog and cat videos. Lindsey Stirling catdogplace Change image and share on social
I just realized one day that I was so unhappy. And not only that, but I didn't even like the person that I was. I didn't even know who I was. And so 'Shatter Me' is about first discovering what was under the shell and then learning to love that person that was under it. And then not being afraid to break free. Lindsey Stirling afraidbreakday share on social