Jermaine Dupri Quotes

I wanted to step forward and be on TV and for people to see who I really was.

There are times in my career where I can see it would be helped by having a bit more of a profile, but it's not like I refuse to do interviews, no, not at all.

People don't need to necessarily see me in the jersey to understand who I am and what message I'm trying to get across with the things that I'm marketing.

Everything that I've done on television has helped me to get the exposure that I need.

I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn't go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I'd rather let my work do the talking.

People are aware of what I stand for through television. Nobody gets rich on TV but you build brand. That's what I'm attempting to do.

You know how there are some stars out there who know how to market themselves? I don't have that.

I've accepted I can't rely on my work alone; I must market myself. The truly spectacular roles do go to the girls who actively promote their popularity.

You've got to be very conscious of what people see. If I saw somebody every day, I would get sick of them. Most guys think, 'If I can get on TV every day and give that quote, I'm going to be golden.' It's not about that. It's about showing people you can be yourself.

I have heard some people say I have a low profile. Why should somebody be high profile, anyway? I am just doing my job.

I do hope to increase what I do into a Brad Goreski brand.

Image is the most important thing about someone's career and longevity.

I think being in the public eye can only help me launch into the world of fashion.

I don't do press for the sake of press. I tend to only be in the press when I'm introducing something or collaborating on something or whatever it may be, as opposed to inviting someone into my home to photograph my closet for no particular reason.

It's always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.

In the media, I do not feel recognised, but that's because I don't put myself in the media. I'm not a player who is always on Twitter or Facebook.

I am sure my association with a big brand like PUMA is really going to help me in the long run.

You know what, every decision I make is in the best interest of my brand.

I'm working my butt off every day to make sure people have my name on the tip of their tongue.

A lot of celebrities are afraid of being out of sight, out of mind. I'm the complete opposite.

It's all about brand exposure, building your brand, building your image and just getting to that next level as an athlete.

I think it's normal to have competition once you get to the professional level.

I don't, frankly, want to be on television.

For a while, I really wasn't fussed about having a public profile. I have come to the realization that I am a lot more comfortable with it than I was.

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