Quotes about Being famous

I love being famous - it's phenomenal. Votes: 2

Being famous is great, it's not like bad or horrible or anything. Votes: 2

I'm more interested in being good than being famous. Votes: 1

When you become famous, being famous becomes your profession. Votes: 1

Being famous is wicked. But it's better to be normal. Votes: 1

The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy. Votes: 1

Acting is not about being famous, it's about exploring the human soul. Votes: 1

I would have changed my last name if being famous were my goal. Votes: 1

The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you. Votes: 1

If there's anything more mortifying than being famous at 14, it's being washed up right after. Votes: 1

If you're famous, you suck, just for being famous. People in England totally get that; Americans don't. Votes: 1

Being famous is not something that would make me feel successful - unless one was striving for mediocrity. Votes: 1

I don't like being famous - it is like a prison. And driving for Ferrari would make it far worse. Votes: 1

People think being famous is so glamorous, but half the time you're in a strange hotel room living out of a suitcase. Votes: 1

Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag. Votes: 1

People are famous for being famous and for nothing else. And good luck to them, because it lasts about a year and then they're nothing again. Votes: 1

The strangest part about being famous is you don't get to give first impressions anymore. Everyone already has an impression of you before you meet them. Votes: 1

My story of success and failure is not just about music and being famous. It's about living and loving and trying to find purpose in this crazy world. Votes: 1

One thing about being famous is the people around you, you pay all their bills so they very rarely disagree with you because they want you to pick up the check. Votes: 1

I've been accustomed to being famous and having a certain level of attention for 14 years, but in the last few months, it's changed. It's like on the arcade game, I've gone up to the next level. Votes: 1

Being famous is having the power to really implement positive change in the world, and it gives you the power to do what you want. I'm really grateful for it because I can play music and people will listen. Votes: 1

Mum loves me being famous! She is so excited and proud, as she had me so young and couldn't support me, so I am living her dream, it's sweeter for both of us. It's her 40th birthday soon and I'm going to buy her 40 presents. Votes: 1

Fame was never something I was seeking in my artistic journey. It's to be used as a tool for an artist to break open doors and keep creating. That's how I enjoyed fame in '74; it was not just for the emptiness of being famous. Votes: 1

The hardest thing about being famous is that people are always nice to you. You're in a conversation and everybody's agreeing with what you're saying - even if you say something totally crazy. You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear. Votes: 1

I have no sense of being famous - you're just working. And then you'll have a random day in London when you'll do some press and it creeps into your awareness that this goes out - that what you do every day goes out to televisions right across the country. Votes: 1

One of the downsides of being famous is that folks pay far more attention to you than they should. American celebrities are constantly under surveillance, and every word they say is subject to scrutiny. So, be careful what you wish for if you desire fame. No human being should be a goldfish. Votes: 1

And to me, fame is not a positive thing. The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality. It's fantastic when you go to premieres and people cheer you, but it's not real. And it's totally not my approach to get my name on a club door just because I can. Votes: 1

I never enjoyed being famous. Votes: 0

Being famous is just a job. Votes: 0

I never pursued being 'famous.' Votes: 0

I never thought about being famous. Votes: 0

He's famous for being obsessive about details. Votes: 0

At first, I thoroughly enjoyed being famous. Votes: 0

Being humble is cooler than being famous. Votes: 0

I'm famous for being a silky midfielder. Votes: 0

I can never really enjoy being famous. Votes: 0

I was obsessed with being rich and famous. Votes: 0

I don't want to be famous for being famous. Votes: 0

Once you become famous, being single becomes a liability. Votes: 0

Being in 'Us Weekly' does not make you famous. Votes: 0

There is this power that comes with being famous. Votes: 0

I love being famous. It's almost like being white. Votes: 0

A celebrity is someone famous for being well known Votes: 0

It was never about winning medals or being famous. Votes: 0

Being famous is wicked, but being normal is better. Votes: 0

I do not like being famous. I like being normal. Votes: 0

Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think. Votes: 0

I wish that being famous helped prevent me from being constipated. Votes: 0

There should be a talent that goes along with being famous. Votes: 0

I've always been more drawn to being normal than being famous. Votes: 0

I remember being so young I thought all artists were famous. Votes: 0

Yeah, I love being famous. It's almost like being white, y'know? Votes: 0

Musicals are famous for being in a constant state of flux. Votes: 0

Being famous has its benefits, but fame isn't one of them. Votes: 0

To enjoy being famous, you need to have a screw loose. Votes: 0

The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality. Votes: 0

I was famous overnight. I went from nowhere to being really big. Votes: 0

The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy." Votes: 0

Britain is famous for being great at inventing and poor at commercializing. Votes: 0

I handle fame by not being famous...I'm not famous to me. Votes: 0

You know you're really famous when there's rumors about you being gay. Votes: 0

I do not take any pleasure whatsoever in being a famous person. Votes: 0

I love being famous. It validates that I have something to say. Votes: 0

Being famous is wicked but its cool to be normal as well. Votes: 0

I imagined being a famous writer would be like being like Jane Austen. Votes: 0

I've always been passionate about acting. I haven't been passionate about being famous. Votes: 0

Being a famous print journalist is like being the best-dressed woman on radio. Votes: 0

Being famous hasn't changed my perception of myself - I've just grown up. Votes: 0

I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated. Votes: 0

I don't think I'll ever be comfortable with the idea of being famous. Votes: 0

Exposure makes you famous, not just good work. Famous is being plastered everywhere. Votes: 0

Being big and famous doesn't get you more freedom, it gets you less. Votes: 0

I have no interest in being famous for the sake of being famous. Votes: 0

I'm really in no danger of being perceived as a famous movie actor! Votes: 0

I've never dreamed of being famous. The idea of it really scares me. Votes: 0

I can't see any value in being a celebrity, famous for being famous. Votes: 0

I have no interest in being famous. I just want to make famous photographs. Votes: 0

Computers are famous for being able to do complicated things starting from simple programs. Votes: 0

Sometimes being famous gets in the way of doing what you want to do. Votes: 0

Being famous before you've formed your personality, before you have that self-esteem, is dangerous. Votes: 0

The only way to be turned off to being famous is to be famous. Votes: 0

The best thing about being famous is that it makes it easier to get laid. Votes: 0

Happiness is being famous for your financial ability to indulge in every kind of excess. Votes: 0

I like being famous when it's convenient for me and completely anonymous when it's not. Votes: 0

There's more pressure to be famous for being yourself than if you're being a character. Votes: 0

I absolutely loved being famous. It was all great, up until the point when it wasn't. Votes: 0

Being rich and famous isn't all happiness and at times the pressures have got to me. Votes: 0

Being rich and famous isn't all happiness and at times the pressures have got to me. Votes: 0

Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young. Votes: 0

I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Votes: 0

I don't care about being famous or having a lot of people go, "She's really good." Votes: 0

I am scared of being broke and famous. I think that would be the biggest curse. Votes: 0

If a poet has a dream, it is not of becoming famous, but of being believed. Votes: 0

I'd prefer to go under the radar and just do the acting without being famous for it. Votes: 0

I actually can't think of anything worse than being famous... Fame really distorts your perception of yourself. Votes: 0

I've enjoyed being a famous writer-except that every once in a while you have to write something. Votes: 0

I don't want to end up being a circus act, doing my most famous tricks when I'm 70. Votes: 0

I think being famous is more of a hindrance, a constraint, than just letting yourself be free. Votes: 0

The hardest thing about being famous? Just working I guess. Just work. The famous part's the luxury. Votes: 0

Over the past 10 years of being famous, my relationship with the camera has not been a pleasant one. Votes: 0

I don't have any expectations as an actor, and being rich and famous is not my driving force. Votes: 0

I wish everyone could experience being rich and famous, so they'd see it wasn't the answer to anything. Votes: 0

I don't have any expectations as an actor and being rich and famous is not my driving force. Votes: 0

Being a famous writer is a little like being a tall dwarf. You're on the edge of normality. Votes: 0

People keep asking me about it but I don't want to be famous for being a former anorexic. Votes: 0

I made my living being 20 or 30 pounds heavier than the average model. And that's where I got famous. Votes: 0

The thing I like least about being famous is being overly scrutinized for everything I say and do. Votes: 0

It was never about sort of being famous. I just wanted to be good at what I did. Votes: 0

Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion. Votes: 0

I've worked with a lot of really famous people. It stops being weird really quickly. For me, at least. Votes: 0

Being famous as a writer is like being famous in a village. It's not really any very heady fame. Votes: 0

I don't know about this thing - being famous. I haven't figured it out yet. It still mystifies me. Votes: 0

I'm motivated by the laughter, honestly. It's really not about the money or being more famous. I really love creativity. Votes: 0

The humanity of famous intellectuals lies in being wrong with gracious courtesy when dealing with those who are not famous. Votes: 0

On being asked by someone how he could become famous, Diogenes responded: 'By worrying as little as possible about fame Votes: 0

Forget about being world famous, it's hard enough just getting the automatic doors at the supermarket to acknowledge our existence. Votes: 0

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famous. You shouldn't be able to just dress up and look pretty. Votes: 0

Let the famous not denounce fame. Far from being empty and meaningless, it fills those it touches with divine power. Votes: 0

There are a lot of good things about being famous but there are a few not so good things too. Votes: 0

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over. Votes: 0

There are a lot of good things about being famous but there are a few not so good things too Votes: 0

My mom just didn't put a very high premium on me being like really famous or really wealthy or anything. Votes: 0

The thing I love most about being famous is people listening to me when I have something important to say. Votes: 0

I have no interest in being famous. I'd love to vanish from the public eye as soon as I can. Votes: 0

No man can hope to be elected in his state without being photographed eating a hot dog at Nathan's Famous. Votes: 0

The cool thing about being famous is traveling. I have always wanted to travel across seas, like to Canada and stuff. Votes: 0

Being famous is not all that one should want in life...there is much more to life than name and fame... Votes: 0

Author says he suffered from both "a craving to be famous" and "a horror of being known to like being known. Votes: 0

Oh, it's soo hard being famous! I can't date anybody because everybody just wants my hot body and my Twilight millions! Votes: 0

I never thought being famous would be wonderful, but my limited exposure to celebrity has shown me the dark side big-time. Votes: 0

Being famous gets me good concert tickets, good tables in restaurants, good seats at sporting events and that's really about it. Votes: 0

You go to school, you get a master's degree, you study Shakespeare and you wind up being famous for plastic glasses. Votes: 0

I grew up in the limelight and being the child of someone famous. So my relationship with fame is not bedazzled. Votes: 0

I'm a regular person. I know a lot of people love being famous. I don't like it. I'm just chillin'. YouknowwhatI'msayin'? Votes: 0

Being rich and famous seems to have its ups and downs. That's the price you pay for being troubadours and clowns. Votes: 0

I just want to make sure I'm contributing good films to movie history rather than being famous just to be famous. Votes: 0

The thing about being famous is, it's weird. The only people who get how weird it is are other famous people. Votes: 0

Being famous hasn't made my life any easier. Every minute I'm dealing with the baby-sitters is one more minute I'm not training. Votes: 0

No one is famous when they wake up in the morning, so it's nice seeing people in moments when they're just being themselves. Votes: 0

Did you ever stop to think why cops are always famous for being dumb? Simple. Because they don't have to be anything else. Votes: 0

I can't imagine wanting to be famous just for the sake of being famous. I think fame should come along with success, talent. Votes: 0

I have this fascination with being on the road, all things music, and the '70s. My favorite movie is 'Almost Famous.' Votes: 0

According to Sarah, who had gone two years ago, prom was famous for being an overpriced disappointment where most people had no fun. Votes: 0

If I have a girlfriend, I don't bring her to flaunt her. She doesn't get to reap the benefits of me being famous. Votes: 0

When someone becomes successful or rich and famous, people perceive that person as being different. But I'm the same guy I've always been. Votes: 0

Because Dad was famous, I was so used to being identified as 'John Huston's daughter' that I couldn't think of myself as anyone else. Votes: 0

A band should be more famous than an individual, because all else being equal, the band has more mothers and fathers to lend support. Votes: 0

Yeah, I like to be the maker of the art. And I like and want the money. But I don't really dig being famous. Votes: 0

In the beginning, I loved being famous, but now I am tired of it and I would like to go back to my freedom. Votes: 0

Being famous is not the same as being important. A lot of important people aren't famous, and a lot of famous people aren't important. Votes: 0

I don't mean I'd mind being rich and famous. That's very much on my schedule and someday I'll try to get around to it. Votes: 0

I have an innate fear of fame. I've never thought being famous looked like such a good place to be. I love being incognito. Votes: 0

I like being famous. It can be a bit of a pain but you get free food in restaurants and people send you clothes. Votes: 0

I have to keep reminding myself that being famous on earth would be nice but I would rather walk the red carpet in Heaven. Votes: 0

Being very famous is not the fun it sounds. It merely means you're being chased by a lot of people and you lose your privacy. Votes: 0

For now I'm just enjoying being a mom. I don't want to be more famous and more rich. I want to be a good mom. Votes: 0

Keep your family and old friends around you. That's what I had done and that's what saved my life when it came to being famous. Votes: 0

The prestige you acquire by being able to tell your friends that you know famous men proves only that you are yourself of small account. Votes: 0

I want to be famous so I can be humble about being famous. What good is my humility when I am stuck in this obscurity? Votes: 0

Being famous is like a dream come true but it's really difficult because you lose your freedom. I don't want to lose being a kid. Votes: 0

When you work with actors, what you're hoping to absorb is good ways to be an actor as opposed to how to handle being famous. Votes: 0

Being rich and famous has never been my goal at all. I love to act and I want to be able to do really great parts. Votes: 0

Do not yearn to be popular; be exquisite. Do not desire to be famous; be loved. Do not take pride in being expected; be palpable, unmistakable. Votes: 0

If I stopped making records or performing, I'd probably still be famous for a while being me. But I'd rather have something to show for myself. Votes: 0

Hitler was so modern, in that he was obsessed with being famous. He was caught up with this rush to be have achieved greatness before turning 30. Votes: 0

There aren't many downsides to being rich, other than paying taxes and having relatives asking for money. But being famous, that's a 24 hour job right there. Votes: 0

I only want to play basketball, and play it well and be happy about it. But I realize that with being famous, comes a lot of demands. Votes: 0

You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous. Votes: 0

I'm busier than ever and it's led to new opportunities. But I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Votes: 0

I think that [Eddie Murphy's famous "White Like Me"] is probably the first time I thought, "Oh. Being black is different. That is a totally different experience." Votes: 0

People think that being famous is just about having your picture taken all the time and being rich rich rich, and you know what?... They're absolutely right. Votes: 0

Nas has always been uncomfortable with being famous and accessible. Nas makes music because he loves music, not because he wants the trappings of music, such as fame. Votes: 0

Perhaps I have managed some sort of longevity because I haven't won the lead roles. I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated. Votes: 0

I don't know the literary world; I was scared of being confronted with famous names, not knowing what they had written. It was occupied territory I was entering. Votes: 0

I don't think about being famous, really. Being an author, I don't generally get stopped as I walk down the street. It's not like being a movie star. Votes: 0

I was never about being a celebrity. Maybe when I was very young, but that goes away quickly. I've met almost every famous person I want to meet. Votes: 0

I can only imagine being the most famous person in the world, what that must be like when you go to the grocery store, when you go anywhere. Votes: 0

I turned down many chances to be on TV before 'Pop Idol' because I really wasn't interested in being famous. I didn't need it and didn't want it. Votes: 0

Fame necessarily isn't really tied to success at all. Fame is just being recognized for doing what you do, whether it's good or bad. Osama bin Laden was famous. Votes: 0

You don't knock television, even if you don't always like what they make of your work. It makes all the difference between being an also-ran writer and very famous. Votes: 0

When famous people are nice to me, it feels good, so I'm happy to hang out with them. It's better than being at home, depressed, reading 'The Hobbit.' Votes: 0

When you are famous, you never can be sure why somebody's being nice. You just have to develop a very good sixth sense. I call it my bullshit detector. Votes: 0

When we were growing up our parents somehow made it clear that being famous was good. And I mistakenly thought that if I was famous then everyone would love me. Votes: 0

I'm not interested in being famous or anything, but I'm definitely interested in expressing emotions, and acting and filmmaking can be great outlets for that. Filmmaking is an incredible art. Votes: 0

If I hadn't had the experience of being famous, I would have searched for it my whole life. I would have just gone on and on trying to find it. Votes: 0

The hardest thing about being famous is that ... in a conversation everybody's agreeing with what you're saying. ... You need people who can tell you what you don't want to hear. Votes: 0

I always wanted to be a movie star. I thought it meant being famous and having breakfast in bed. I didn't know you had to be up at 4:00 a.m. Votes: 0

Being famous has changed a lot, because now there's so many outlets, between magazines, TV shows, and the Internet, for people to stalk and follow you. We created the monster. Votes: 0

This whole celebrity-fame thing is interesting. I'm the same person I always was. The only difference between being famous and not being famous is that people know who you are. Votes: 0

When you reach a certain status in Hollywood, you have to play a lot of games to stay in the limelight. It becomes more about being famous than being an actor. Votes: 0

If it's just fame for the sake of being famous, no one even cares about you - and you don't even care about yourself because you're like, "This is so ridiculous." Votes: 0

People ask me, 'Did the fame come too fast? Do you ever wish for your old life?' I always tell them that there's nothing on earth better than being famous. Votes: 0

I have to deal with being famous. Sometimes I have to tell people I don't do autographs, thank you very much. At certain places, I refuse to have my photograph taken. Votes: 0

Being famous gives you a lot of illusions of false self, of self-importance, a grandiosity, it becomes difficult to stay humble and real. You see so many people who don't succeed. Votes: 0

I think the driving thing was curiosity about the universe. That fascinated me. I didn't think anything about being famous or anything like that, I was just interested in the concepts involved. Votes: 0

My daughter couldn't care less about me being famous. She finds it revolting and, like a lot of teenagers, is virtually allergic to me. That started at 12 and hasn't gone anywhere yet. Votes: 0

I don't look at myself as being famous. I look at myself as an athlete. If the money is there, I'd be happy, but I have to be happy within myself first. Votes: 0

I was always told to avoid being famous just for being famous. That's something that has always stuck in my mind. I like to work. It helps if you like what you do. Votes: 0

In my 20s, I was a monk. I was obsessed with theatre, not being famous, not with television. I was 20 years on the stage before I set foot in front of a camera. Votes: 0

Being famous is like a little bit of you is taken away and goes off and lives on its own and does what it wants... I wish it would do more interesting things! Votes: 0

I'd had people say, 'You'll enjoy being famous for a week, and you'll never enjoy it again'. But I don't think I had that week. I may have been working and missed that moment. Votes: 0

Being famous is just like being in high school. But I'm not interested in being the cheerleader. I'm not interested in being Gwen Stefani. She's the cheerleader, and I'm out in the smoker shed. Votes: 0

My favorite thing about being famous... it's not really as big of a deal as everybody says it is. Being on the road is tough, doing interviews, and all the stuff. It's still pretty tough. Votes: 0