Famous Quotes

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The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality. — Tom Felton
I really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet. — America Ferrera
I was born on October 21, 1956 in Burbank, California. My father, Eddie Fisher, was a famous singer. My mother, Debbie Reynolds, was a movie… — Carrie Fisher
It is sadder to find the past again and find it inadequate to the present than it is to have it elude you and remain… — F. Scott Fitzgerald
My goal was just to work regularly. I didn't ever expect to be rich or famous. I wanted to be a working character actor. — Harrison Ford
It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste. — Henry Ford
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… — Eddie Van Halen
It's funny, when bands or younger musicians ask me: 'So, what does it take to make it?' Well, first explain to me what you mean… — Eddie Van Halen
I wanted to be successful, not famous. — George Harrison
Celebrity means that I can affect people in a positive way. — David Hasselhoff
Quite frankly, I didn't become an actor to become a movie star. I have never dreamed about being the most famous person on the planet.… — Anne Hathaway
I think that as soon as you think of yourself as a famous person or anything like that, you're objectifying yourself in some weird way. — Ethan Hawke
Stardom can be a gilded slavery. — Helen Hayes
It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour. — Lillian Hellman
Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music. — Jimi Hendrix
You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi. — Marilu Henner
When I started out, I didn't have any desire to be an actress or to learn how to act. I just wanted to be famous. — Katharine Hepburn
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40, nor wise at 50, will never be handsome, strong, rich… — George Herbert
I put my money in the bank: I have to think of life after modeling, when I'm not famous any more. — Eva Herzigova
I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich. I'm like,… — Philip Seymour Hoffman
I'm the man that made wrestling famous. — Hulk Hogan
A sympathetic friend can be quite as dear as a brother. — Homer
I have no interest in Shakespeare and all that British nonsense... I just wanted to get famous and all the rest is hogwash. — Anthony Hopkins
After a fellow gets famous it doesn't take long for someone to bob up that used to sit by him in school. — Kin Hubbard
Ever since grammar school, I knew I wanted to be famous - I always wanted to be a singer. — Jennifer Hudson

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