Andrew Mason Quotes

The higher your profile, the more people want you.

Fame means so little about somebody when you come right down to it.

Fame is more powerful than talent.

Fame in itself is, you know... It involves a whole discussion on just that word, 'fame.' It's a power; it's another degree of power, to be famous. I think it's obvious: you have more influence the more well-known you are. And, hopefully, it's righteously used.

Celebrity is a weird appendage, which is useless unless you do something with it.

The true value of somebody in this town is very hard to determine. It's all smoke and mirrors.

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.

Never underestimate the power of being popular in pop culture. You have to be able to do something. You can have a good seat at the restaurant, but you still have to pay for the meal. Fame is important, but to be rich is more important.

I don't really care about having more fame than I have.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

Not to rag on myself, but when people say, 'What does it feel like to be an icon?' I'm like, 'My dog does not think I'm an icon, my cat does not think I am an icon, my cousin does not think I am an icon.' I have a really lovely group of friends, and I just don't think about it.

Fame overcomes everything.

I want to become more famous, even more famous.

I love being famous. It validates that I have something to say.

Fame is not a natural condition for human beings.

There is this power that comes with being famous.

Fame, you know, it's like a handgun - in the wrong hands, it's dangerous.

I had my Aunt Rosie, who was famous and then not, so I got a lesson in fame early on. And I understood how little it has to do with you. And also how you could use it.

Fame is useful in certain ways, because it helps you get more roles.

Notoriety is such a prized thing. Society suddenly wants your opinion on things - everyone from your mom to an editor at The New York Times.

I've always been the popular one in my school, in my town. Everyone always knew who I was.

Fame gives you a high.

I don't care about being famous.

People have now started recognizing me as well as my family.

Asked to choose between money and fame, I'd choose the latter every time.