Patrick Cox Quotes

I don't want to promote my own image either. I don't like going on television or mixing in literary circles.

While it was occasionally done here or there, nobody else had a figurehead like Walt doing it. Jack Warner wasn't on TV. Walt was the boss, but he had a real public profile and he used it to his advantage. And he became a household face.

All I do is give interviews and spend time being photographed.

Presentation skills are key. People who work for you represent your brand. You want them to present themselves - and represent you - in a certain way.

Every actor is a model to a certain extent, since they have to do so much press.

I become the face of the company, and that's a responsibility.

I'm a good manager, but a bad celebrity.

I don't want to be a spokesperson.

I did, but I'm not real fond of giving interviews.

A president aiming for 'Great' or 'Near Great' status must do more. He must give lots of interviews, make records accessible, and heap the flattery on academia - each of which Mr. Bush has signally failed to do.

Most athletes are media shy. They keep to themselves and to their training. I'm not saying it is absolutely necessary for them to come out and face the cameras with confidence, but if they do, it will only help them. They will find themselves closer to their fans and will also get their word across more effectively.

I don't have a publicist, I don't go to events, I don't do magazines, and it's just not my life.

There is the odd exception, like Albert Einstein, but as a breed, scientists tend not be very good at presenting themselves.

I don't keep a press agent because I think people need to have a break from you.

You have to be savvy to be a celebrity. You have to create a personality and shove that out. It just seems fatuous to me. Professionally, it's a good idea. But I can't do it.

When you're reaching out to people beyond the scientific community, image does matter.

It's easy to be a spokesman and ambassador for a great organization like the NBA. I thank Commissioner David Stern for putting that trust in me to serve the NBA around the globe.

I've never played the PR game.

I love the responsibility of being a Victoria's Secret spokesmodel. It's a great life skill.

I understood public relations and always maintained a high profile.

I think with most all of us, we want control of our image - it's part of the work that we do.

You can be a dynamic actor, but could never be a star if you never spend time with the media. That's something that I neglected to do.

I represent celebrities, but I am not a celebrity.

When you're someone in the media, the good thing is, I guess, that you can reach a lot of people.

If you're in public life, a certain percentage of what you do must be done on television.