"My value as a person is not reliant on me being nominated for anything or being snubbed. It's such a constructed reality. It's not a real competition. We made something months ago, and now we're putting it in a pot, and somebody's going to choose one."
"It certainly has given me some sort of confidence that I'm sure is gonna be my enemy also in a way. I'm gonna lose it at some point. It's gonna switch and I'm gonna think, Oh my God, now I have to live up to that."
"I want to work with people who want to work with me. I'm not the kind of person who scratches at people's doors. I will go where I'm wanted."
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas remained a virtual unknown before a breakout year, especially in America. She keeps a low public profile and limits social media to polite acknowledgements. She views awards and nominations as a constructed reality rather than a true competition and believes personal worth should not depend on being nominated or being "snubbed." Accolades have provided a boost of confidence, but she anticipates pressure to live up to expectations. She prefers collaborations with people who genuinely want to work with her and avoids aggressive campaigning or networking.
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