Eric Johnson Quotes

Some aspects of the fame are annoying, but at the end of the day it's something we're most grateful for. It's certainly opened the door to a whole new batch of opportunities.

I'm very privileged to be the celebrity I am.

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.

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.

I can pretty much call anyone, whether at the White House, in a company or in the media. I have access, because of the silliness of the entertainment world and how people react to it. It gave me an enormous opportunity to do anything I really want to.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

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.

Celebrity has some amazing advantages, of course it does. You're given an extraordinary power. It's a door-opener. I might not have to queue for things.

I think, in a lot of ways, celebrities represent the American dream. They have financial fluidity and options at their disposal.

I think people of lesser talent will become stars.

My son ain't going to be miserable because he's going to be the child of a rock star, the end.

I guess the nicest thing about being, I won't say famous but being popular is a more proper word for me to use would be that if you've got a recognizable name, a lot of times you can get people to do things for you ordinarily that you wouldn't get done.

I was lucky to be with Johnny... he taught me a lot about fame.

TV's been very kind to me.

I believe that reality shows are extremely important for the talented. Contestants get a platform where they can prove their talent. If they are good at what they do, their life is made. Personally, reality shows have helped me get fame and money.

It's not like I came out in 'Rolling Stone' and all of a sudden I had a closet full of all the clothes I want.

You've gotta play the Hollywood game, and you know you're doing good the more notoriety you're getting, and that's gold. That's what every actor wants because then you know you're at another level.

I just want to be rich and famous.

I think I've had a very privileged life.

I do find myself at the moment, due to the success of School of Rock, to be on people's radar a little.

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.

I was obsessed with being rich and famous.

'Winning' in Hollywood means not just power, money, and complimentary smoked-salmon pizza, but also that everyone around you fails just as you are peaking.

My name's Jennifer Ellison and one day I'm going to be famous!

Becoming famous and selling a lot of records doesn't change a thing.