Quotes On: Fame

In America they really do mythologize people when they die.

From the point of view of being in the public radar, comedians have fewer problems than other actors.

It's hard when you read an article saying bad things about you. It is as if someone is sticking a knife in your heart.

Winning an Oscar is an honor, but, between you and me, it does not make things easier.

When you're a pop star, it's a little conservative; you always have to stay in a box. You have fans that are five and fans that are 65; there are so many people wanting so many things.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

Nothing pleases me more than when somebody who was awe-inspired to be working with me realizes I'm just another schmuck that they're bored of hanging out with on a set. I love that moment. I like it when that persistent illusion is smashed.

I don't want to go all Michael Jackson on you, but I never really had a childhood.

If I'm a star, then the people made me a star.

Fame is fickle and I know it. It has its compensations but it also has its drawbacks, and I've experienced them both.

Fame doesn't fulfill you. It warms you a bit, but that warmth is temporary.

Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experience, but that's not where I live.