Emilia Wickstead Quotes

Fame didn't happen to me in my 20s, it has been a gradual thing which probably makes it easier to deal with.

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

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

The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.

I've always been successful. Now I'm famous and successful.

Fame is a by-product which you have to deal with in a sensible way. To believe that it is anything more significant than that is deeply self-deceptive.

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

Fame creeps up on you.

I actually know the moment I became known. It was at the Cannes Film Festival, when they showed 'The Virgin Spring.' I walked into that theater as one person, and I walked out as another.

Fame for me is like a place, a country I'm taking a tour through.

Fame is more powerful than talent.

Knowledge may give weight, but accomplishments give luster, and many more people see than weigh.

Over time, I've been more recognized.

Since becoming a global star, if I may say so, I feel six feet tall.

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.

Fame has never been high on my agenda.

The more success you have, the more attention and the more spotlight comes to your name.

In my mind, I don't really see myself as being famous. I just think my work is being exposed to a bigger audience.

I realize I lack popular recognition.

I've never sought to be known or recognized by people.

Fame is an apparition. Fame is a side effect of success.

The bigger you become as a player and the more success you have as a player, the spotlight definitely becomes brighter.

There's this notion that in order to draw attention and to be considered for roles I want to be considered for, you need a certain amount of notoriety.

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

Fame is, I think, just a disgusting by-product of what I do.