Dianna Agron in Women's Health Magazine

Gorgeous Glee Gal Dianna Agron recently sat down with Women's Health Magazine and gave a little insight in to her dreams and how they are all coming true!


Dianna Agron always knew she wanted to be in showbiz. The San Francisco native even scrapped college plans to move to Los Angeles and chase down her dream. But when she faced her potential big break—a starring role on Fox's musical sensation, Glee—she almost didn't get out of the car to attend the audition. "I was nervous out of my mind," recalls the 23-year-old. "I was sitting in the parking lot thinking, Are you going to do this or are you going to walk away?"

She took a deep breath, walked in, and nailed it, nabbing the role of the pseudo-virtuous cheerleader Quinn Fabray. Since that day, Dianna has written and sold a screenplay, and performed the National Anthem at game three of the World Series. Listen in as this positive-thinking powerhouse offers advice on how to conquer fear, pick yourself up after setbacks, and grab on to your goals.

Pursue your passion. "I grew up loving films like Funny Face and Singin' in the Rain. Finding out that I could incorporate acting, singing, and dancing [in a job] was novel to me as a kid. I did musical theater throughout school, and that paved the way. I have friends who went to college for one major and haven't applied it, and others who started at jobs that didn't pan out and had to change course. I've learned that the key [to success] is if you can go to work happy. And if it's not the best fit, you can always change direction."

Leave your comfort zone. "Once a month, try something you don't think you'd be good at. You can find such happy surprises. Recently, I got the confidence to write a screenplay—a story about a guy who can't say 'I love you'—and it's been optioned!"

Make "No guts, no glory" your mantra. "The challenge is getting off your couch and doing it, making the conscious decision to put your [ideas] into motion. I recently had to record myself for an audition. That's hard, because you have to get somebody to read [lines] with you, and you don't want to [impose on] a friend, so I almost didn't do it. Then I thought, You like this project. Just get it done! So I went over to my manager's office and asked somebody to help me. Now I'm in the running for this job! You can always find a reason not to try. But unless you become fully invested, you'll never know what could happen."

Build a cheering section. "I didn't take the typical path and go to college after high school. Instead, I saved up money from teaching dance classes and moved to L.A. But my family was so supportive—I never felt pressure from them. It's crucial to find a support system, even if it's not your family. My two best friends—Millie and Marisa—are my rocks. We challenge each other. If there's a goal I want to accomplish, Marisa will ask, 'Did you call that person?' When that loving concern comes from somebody you trust, it's amazing how much you can accomplish."

Learn to deal with disappointment. "Having a dance background, I became used to rejection at an early age. Dance is very competitive, especially for a sensitive person like me. But I realized it's better not to take it so seriously. If you beat yourself up, it's hard to keep going."

Celebrate small successes. "My goal has always been not to look forward to the next thing, but to relish and celebrate the successes I have at the moment. Whether it's landing a part in a student film or having a good day in acting class, I never discredit anything. I believe in rewarding yourself too. With every job I've gotten, I've bought myself something. When Glee was picked up, I rented a piano for the year. For smaller victories, I'll go to dinner with a friend, or go for a walk and think about it all. It's important to say to yourself, Today was a good day."

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