Vijay Sethupathi Quotes

Even if people censure me, they should do so hat in hand.

Great men always pay deference to greater.

Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.

I get nerdy and nervous around not only great actors, but great directors and DPs I love.

When Kobe talks, I shut up and stay out of his way.

I respect the boss.

It's not my job to try and alter the director's style - he's in charge, and I'll always give him my trust.

I'm constantly humbled.

I have always been an admirer. I regard the gift of admiration as indispensable if one is to amount to something; I don't know where I would be without it.

I'm good at what I do, but I wouldn't be so bold and arrogant as to say something disrespectful about, say, Eminem. He's talented and he's good at what he does.

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

Kristen Bell is one of my best friends. I've had the pleasure of working with some really great people, and Kristen is just a beautiful, talented young lady.

I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around.

What the world needs is more geniuses with humility; there are so few of us left.

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

I feel grateful that the person I end up working with a lot is Paul Rudd. He's a prince among men, and so talented, and generous, and effortless.

Edward Norton and I have known each other awhile. I just think he's the real deal, supremely talented and smart. He's got a great sense of humor.

When the Lord sent me forth into the world, He forbade me to put off my hat to any, high or low.

As an architect, you cannot be so arrogant as to say you are 100% sure about what you do.

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.

It's always flattering when somebody you really respect and like wants you to be involved in their project - let alone writes a part with your voice in mind.

How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers.

I have great respect for directors who know what they're doing.

On a film crew, you can see very quickly that some people who are working with you are stronger than you. Then you have to have the humility to listen to them. And because very often they have better ideas than yours, it can be tough on the evil ego. But it makes a better film.