John Milius Quotes

I like the fact that my work in Ghost is famous, and people know it, and we have our crowd. But I am not as antsy about getting recognized on the street as I might have once been.

I think most actors like to be liked.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

What good are fans? You can't eat applause for breakfast. You can't sleep with it.

Actors are greedy. They can never be satisfied. I want praise as well as box office returns.

I never did anything about my stardom, it never meant anything to me.

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall.

I think people respect my work, but I was never in one of those movies that made me a star.

There is no better feeling than having the approval and adulation of your fellow human beings.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

I am not saying that those who crave for conventional stardom are wrong in their aspirations. But that's not what I want.

I had one girl tell me last night that I'm the greatest thing ever, that she wants to aspire to be me. Just stuff like, 'You're my idol. I love you.' It's awesome. It's what it's all about.

There is no bigger certificate than audience appreciation.

Fortunately, I got critic and audience acceptance much earlier than industry acceptance.

It's cool to be recognized, but it's not something that I was seeking or sought after. I never wanted to be famous.

It's easy to not feel misplaced if this tidal wave of appreciation is coming your way.

Respected, I almost want to be revered, that's what I'm chasing.

I have just enough public appreciation to make me happy.

It's not the part of being a celebrity that's so attractive to me. It's being recognized for your accomplishments and what you've done... becoming closer to what you want to achieve in life.

I'm not doing this to be a pop star. I've had plenty of money and attention. I'm doing it for credibility.

I don't crave fame. I mean, it's nice to be recognized. It is useful.

I've received a lot of compliments. People come right up to me on the street. They recognize me.

I love being recognized, I love people liking me, I love the fact that people scream when I go out. I think I'll miss all that when it's taken away.

I am thankful that geniuses and artists and good people, no matter how hard it is, will eventually be recognized. I am doubly thankful that also goes for idiots.