Remo D'Souza Quotes

There are lot of people who speak about superstardom, but I'd like to say that it's not about any individual - it's about the opportunity.

There are lots of actors out there who are hugely, hugely talented and haven't got the breaks I've had.

Fame is as much about luck as it is about talent, perhaps more.

You have to have talent to some extent - I certainly hope I have talent - but you have to have luck as well. Once you get that first shot, that will get you noticed for the rest of your books and that will give the rest of your books a better chance.

I really tried to take advantage of my 15 minutes of fame. And I've gotten lucky - those 15 minutes have become several years.

You never know what ultimately will give traction to being a star.

Luck is a component that a lot of people in the arts sometimes fail to recognise: that you can have talent, perseverance, patience, but without luck you will not have a successful career.

I grew up always wanting to be a part of 'Idol,' and I never thought I would make it as far as I did. I was really lucky, and it's given me the opportunities that I have now.

When I was growing up, I thought I'd be a lot happier if I was famous and successful and if I had money.

I think it's way harder when you have success, 'cause people tend to not treat you the same or look at you the same because they see the success or the money you make.

Just because you've got a hit doesn't mean you've made it.

If something is good enough, it can be out there and people will see it.

I think it's a gift to become a star, to become a celebrity.

If cash comes with fame, come fame; if cash comes without fame, come cash.

A lot of bands would be aching to be in the position we are.

People don't believe this, but Hollywood really is a meritocracy.

I think people of lesser talent will become stars.

I'm really fortunate that I've had some mega hits.

Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.'

You can be the best actor in the world, but if you don't have that one lucky moment, it kind of doesn't matter. There are a lot of amazing actors who will never get the chance to prove themselves because they won't have that one lucky moment.

I do still sit back and wonder when I'm in LA if this is all really true or is it all kid-on. But it's great. I always bear in mind that the right place and time have a huge deal to do with it, and there are hugely talented actors who haven't had that break.

For any band that ends up becoming really big, yeah, hard work has something to do with it, but a lot of it is just pure luck.

People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me.

When I was younger, people kept making offers for different reality shows and stuff.

I see a project, and I say I want to audition for it, and people let me audition for it. There's a lot to be grateful for.