Taron Egerton Quotes

Even as a kid, I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be good.

I want to be something that is worthy to be bragged about.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

To be honored by success is to take your life seriously. To humble-talk about it is to take yourself seriously.

Chan Ho had a great career and was the exemplification of class, dignity and character.

I never went out looking for glory.

I have won many awards and I am very happy about this, but I am not the best player in the world.

A man of merit owes himself to the homage of the rest of mankind who recognize his worth.

I think he's accomplished so much, I don't think it's fair to put me in the same category as Coach Payton. I think, hopefully, if you achieve even close to what he has in this league, then maybe you start to get mentioned.

I can only repeat, I would never compare myself to Gerd Muller.

I have a lot of respect for Kawhi.

I never aspired to be a screen hero; all I ever wanted was for people to respect what I do.

Our business isn't to be famous: that's not what we do; that's not what we strive for.

Compare not thyself with those that have less than thyself, but look on those that have far exceeded thee.

Love of glory can only create a great hero; contempt of glory creates a great man.

Everybody wants to be great at something.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, it's a very humbling thing.

Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

I've worked with the old dames and knights - Edith Evans, Ralph Richardson - they're the most incredibly humble, kindly people because they are so big that they don't need to be unpleasant.

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

It's always good to walk in a room and know everybody kind of looks up to you because I guess I've earned it.

I would like to be remembered as someone who did the best she could with the talent she had.

I'm not looking to be famous, but I want a body of work and a moral character that is deserving of fame.

I'll take anyway to get into the Hall of Fame. If they want a batboy, I'll go in as a batboy.