Ruth Rendell Quotes

Obviously, as somebody who is famous, I have a particular responsibility

Being a star comes with not just fame and fortune, but with awareness and responsibility.

What is the use in being a celebrity if you can't use the platform to help?

I don't really see myself as a celebrity, but more as a sort of mitre.

When you have success on the field, you're more popular and you have that fame that comes with it. You realize you're in the public eye more and you've got to be a little bit more careful about some of the things you're doing out in public and make sure you're smart about the things you say. You're still going to make mistakes from time to time, but you represent an even greater population and people are that much more looking for you to be in the wrong place at the wrong time or fall down or say something really stupid that's going to get you in trouble.

I'm not as famous as Stephen Hawking, but certainly in the U.S., I have a very high profile for a scientist. It is an awesome responsibility, one that I don't shoulder lightly.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

You know what may be the oddest thing about being a star? Stars have an effect on people. It's a responsibility, and it's frightening.

I was not only a billionaire but the richest man in Turkey. It's a great feeling, but your responsibilities increase.

When you're famous, you're always famous. It doesn't go away.

I think that's one of the only reasons God created celebrities. To help those who can't help themselves.

A tremendous social responsibility comes with being a successful public performer.

Celebrity gets you access to world leaders.

If I weren't earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people on the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.

I don't consider myself a celebrity and I don't consider myself a star.

I'm not really interested in the celebrity themselves. I'm interested in the perception of the celebrity.

Ever since I've become chairman, there have been profiles of me in People, George, The Washington Post, The Detroit News, and all of them could have been written by the same person.

What I've learned is that you really don't need to be a celebrity or have money or have the paparazzi following you around to be famous.

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famous. You shouldn't be able to just dress up and look pretty.

It doesn't take much to get a high profile in Australia.

The thing I get a lot is, 'You've got a very recognisable face.' I'm never quite sure what to make of it.

I'm totally against the idea of a celebrity editor.

To be perfectly honest, I feel I have a duty to use my celebrity status in a positive way.

As a celebrity, you get a certain number of free passes. You're actually in a better position if you're a celebrity because people care.

There's no reason that just because you're a celebrity you can't write.