Block Quote by DJ Shadow

All of us have read the stories about young people in Hollywood and all the challenges they have to confront there, and I think…

— Marisa Tomei

I think everyone in Hollywood works on multiple things because you never know what's going to happen with your projects.

— Carlton Cuse

When I came out to Hollywood, I was a crazy young kid who didn't have a lot of direction.

— Scott Haze

Once you figure out what your own thing is it's all about trying to develop shows, programs that can, I guess, enhance what you…

— Ice Cube

I did not necessarily feel that Hollywood was interested in what I wanted to do. They wanted me to do what they wanted to…

— Patty Jenkins

My movies work because not many people in Hollywood are like me.

— Ice Cube

I've made humanitarian causes and my children much more my priority than the Hollywood scene, being liked and getting movie parts.

— Sharon Stone

Later on they send me to Hollywood. To make movies. It was all new to me. I was only 21 years old.

— Elvis Presley

Before Hollywood happened to me, I just took a break to think about whether I belong in the industry or whether I should be…

— Claudia Kim

To the critics: You always complain that Hollywood never gives you new stuff, and then when you get it, you flip out. Lighten up.

— Peter Farrelly

Number one rule in Hollywood is to maintain relationships with successful people, and you may find yourself involved in some very cool projects.

— David Hayter

I don't want to wait for Hollywood to decide that what I do is good.

— Russell Simmons