Famous Quotes - Page 33

I was in a number of school plays, one in particular, when I was 13 or 14, entitled 'Illusions.' It was put together by one of the teachers, and was about famous historical figures. I had to do the Martin Luther King 'I have a dream' speech, and some black women in the audience were clapping and crying and whooping.

'Leave It To Beaver' is a fairly famous show in America, but I don't think it travelled. It was one of those typical '50s family comedies. I was in the pilot episode as sort of the dark presence: my character was called Eddie Haskill.

My high-school coach Tony Reginelli was kind of famous for 'Reggie-isms,' kind of like 'Yogi-isms.' He always said if you want to be a good quarterback, when sprinting left you want to be amphibious and throw left-handed. I told him, 'You mean ambidextrous, coach?'

I was always obsessed with being famous. I had Marilyn Monroe paper dolls as a child, and I was always obsessed with her. I've just been really driven in that direction, and none of my friends were. So, I don't know what put that bug in me at a young age.

It's always a little mind-boggling to realize that... -Emily Blunt

It's always a little mind-boggling to realize that these famous actors know who I am.

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This quote expresses the speaker's astonishment upon discovering that well-known actors are familiar with their identity or work. It reflects a sense of surprise and awe.

I could have been more famous if I did all the glitzy things, but celebrity always seemed so unnecessary.

They were all famous and fantastic fellows.

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This quote characterizes a group of individuals as both famous and outstanding in their qualities or abilities. It suggests admiration or praise for these renowned individuals.

There are two types of actors: those who say they ... -Kevin Bacon

There are two types of actors: those who say they don't want to be famous, and those who are liars.

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with the id... -Alison Lohman

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with the idea of being famous.

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This quote reveals the speaker's lack of comfort or acceptance regarding the concept of being famous. It implies a personal unease with the associated attention and scrutiny.

I love celebrities, and I love the concept of fame, but it took me getting fame to realize that it doesn't exist, which was kind of a bummer. Fame is great if you're not famous, because it seems like this elusive impossible dream world. And it's not. It's a fancy word that managers and producers make up so they can keep hawking you for more money.

Becoming famous is a really shocking thing, especially when you don't have aspirations to it. It got to the point where I would try and avoid making eye contact with anyone. It was freaky, and it just happened overnight. I couldn't handle it.

Pulp existed for 12 years before we got famous. Now, you could say that was just lack of imagination, but it's some kind of quality isn't it? Tenacity. You could also say it was sloth.

I'll tell you what a friendship is to me. Friendship to me is, if my friends need my little finger to live, I'm going to have it cut off. I'm going to the hospital, they cut off my finger, and maybe I have a gold finger instead, and I become famous. But I still give it to my friend.

I don't have relationships for a very long time. I'm famous so that gets in the way. They either really like the spotlight and having a trophy girlfriend or they will not really be crazy for it.

If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you'll make the news or something. But if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you'll get to where you want to be.

For me, growing up, the downside of it was that as a kid you don't want to stand out. You don't want to have a famous father let alone get a job because of your famous father, you know? But I'm a product of nepotism. That's how I got my foot in the door, through my dad.

Martyrdom: The only way a man can become famous wi... -George Bernard Shaw

Martyrdom: The only way a man can become famous without ability.

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The quote presents a sarcastic perspective, stating that martyrdom is the only path for an individual to achieve fame without possessing any remarkable skills or abilities, implying that it is an ironic means of gaining recognition.

Barack Obama is the most famous living person in t... -Dee Dee Myers

Barack Obama is the most famous living person in the history of the world.

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This quote asserts the speaker's opinion that Barack Obama, a well-known political figure, holds the distinction of being the most famous living person in human history.

Sure, every young person dreams about being famous, but nobody wants to be famous - unless they're Zsa Zsa Gabor - every single moment of every single day.

I'm bored with that line. I never use it anymore. My new line is 'In 15 minutes everybody will be famous.'

I love photography - I fell in love with photography, I think, because it was my own thing, it wasn't something I needed other people's permission to do. So, it was really freeing for me actually to be able to not be a famous person and just to take pictures.

I want to thank all the women who have worn my clothes, the famous and the unknown, who have been so faithful to me and given me so much joy.

I'm more of a homebody type. I don't want to look like I want to be in the public eye. I didn't become an actress to be famous.

I can't relate to people who treat me as a 'famous person.' I only like to hang around with people who treat me as a regular person because that's what I am. All people are really just regular.

A friend at school was always being laughed at because his father emptied dustbins for a living. But those who laughed worshipped famous footballers. This is an example of our topsy-turvy view of 'success.' Who would we miss most if they did not work for a month, the footballer or the garbage collector?

I admire sensible, kind people. They're not often ... -John Malkovich

I admire sensible, kind people. They're not often famous.

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The individual expresses their admiration for individuals who possess qualities such as sensibility and kindness, but notes that such individuals are not frequently recognized or celebrated in the realm of fame.

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