Nick Cannon Quotes

I just want to be rich and famous.

I realize I'm very fortunate to hopefully make a lot of money playing football. I don't know if I want to abuse that privilege and make myself a larger figure than I am.

I'd definitely rather be rich than famous.

Growing up in Hollywood meant there were a lot of film stars' kids at my school - but no conspicuous wealth. It wasn't cool to show off that you had money.

I'd always had quite a privileged lifestyle, to be honest. I've never wanted for anything, but I do know the value of things. I'm not, like, a brat.

I take my work seriously but I can't take myself too seriously. I'm in such a crazy privileged position.

I'd like to be rich, but without all the downside of fame.

I honestly don't need much money. People love to buy me drinks. Hostesses love to feed me. Famous artists lavish me with expensive artworks, and heiresses do the same with jewels that I promptly lose.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

I wasn't brought up to be dazzled by money or fame.

People will ask, 'Are you famous?' And I always answer, 'My mother thinks so.'

When someone becomes successful or rich and famous, people perceive that person as being different. But I'm the same guy I've always been.

You're asking the wrong girl about fame. I'm hardly famous. I wouldn't want to trade places with anyone else.

When I think of the things I have, it makes me a little uneasy. I don't want people to think I've lost touch with reality.

Now that I have and I'm not a have-not, I've learned how important it is to maintain humility.

I haven't turned into some rich monster. I've kept my perspective. But I am a bit spoiled. It's hard not to be a little spoiled by having a lot of money.

Every day, I work at not taking this fame thing seriously. Fortunately, I have a great group of friends who help me do this.

Money and fame made me believe I was entitled. I was wrong and foolish.

I know that I am not entitled to anything, and when somebody thinks they are, that's a step in the wrong direction.

A lot of people are in much tougher situations than me and I am very fortunate to be where I am, so I try to remember that and stay humble whenever things feel tough.

I think that not being all that overwhelmed by good reviews is a luxury. I'm like a rich person who says he doesn't care about money.

I may not have inherited wealth, but I have some inherited humility.

I don't want to raise someone who feels entitled.

The most important thing is to stay humble because there are always people telling you that you're this and that you're going to do that.

One recipe for happiness is to have to sense of entitlement.' To this she added a star and noted at the bottom of the page: 'This is not a lesson I have ever been in a position to learn.