Daisy Shah Quotes

The Indonesian brands aren't interested in sports people, only movie stars, because they can get more exposure in the media.

It would have shown people that I was prepared to do that kind of work, although I find myself in a position now where I don't really need to and I could pick and choose the kind of characters I'd like to do.

I absolutely realize that a celebrity spokesperson is not ideal.

It's not easy to get a celebrity to attach themselves to something. You have to build a relationship.

What advertising dum-dum signed up Ilie Nastase to sell a resort?! Who'd want to go where he's at?

Pitbull is great with brands. Endorsements with hip-hop artists work because hip-hop artists typically set the most trends... It's every brand's goal to be seen in the mainstream, and hip-hop music has become mainstream music.

Back in the day, if you did any commercials or were affiliated with a company you were a sellout. Now it's kind of normal to do that.

I've been lucky enough to work with some great directors, and I don't want to throw that away by doing one big horrible big budget film.

A major celebrity is a major brand, and major brands pick very critically what other brands they're going to associate with. So an A-list celebrity usually picks an A-list brand.

I remember when Meryl Streep did an ad for American Express, the press harassed her.

Well, it gives me the opportunity to make the movies that I want to do, because L'Oreal pays me very well. Also it means that I can work with great directors. My last commercial was directed by Erick Zonca, who made 'Dream Life of Angels.' And finally, it doesn't take up a lot of my time.

I think Kathie Lee Gifford had a line at Wal-mart, and Monica Lewinsky had a line of handbags.

When I saw Justin in 'The Social Network', I became deeply obsessed with the desire to work with him and reached out to Justin. When we met, we talked about a couple of things I was working on that did not come to fruition, but it gave us a meeting.

I don't care how big a director is; if I hear that he's miserable to work with, I'm not going to do it. I'm not gonna be in misery for two months because it's a good career move.

I am honored to be one of this year's Urbanworld ambassadors for the festival's 20th anniversary, joining my friend David Oyelowo. I have always had a special relationship with Urbanworld, back to my days as a festival publicist to previewing my earlier films and now as an ambassador.

I've now been in over 100 adverts for Walkers, and we've had a lot of laughs along the way.

I'm very picky about the kind of work that I do, and I'm fortunate to have been able to work with great directors and great actors who've helped me grow as an artist.

I'm not one of those celebrities that will just put my name on something and expect to get a check.

It's important to have a say in your off-the-field brand and what you're doing, your sponsorships, what you want to be represented by, and the image you want to have.

I should become a peach brand ambassador.

Apart from films I've been shooting a lot of ads and signing on with a lot of brands as their primary endorser.

Earlier, I used to take up any role that came my way. But now I feel that I should take time and consider the role before taking it up.

I didn't think I would work for Nautica. I never thought in my life I would have a Sprite deal, never in my life did I think I would have a Target deal, ever.

I never saw how going back to a job I loved at the No. 1 sports network in the world could be seen as a step backwards. There are people on Twitter that think it is.

My career choices aren't based on the popularity of my character; I have never intended to capitalise on my fan base.