Ann Makosinski Quotes

I've interviewed presidents and royalty, rock stars and movie stars, famous generals and captains of industry; I've had front row seats at Super Bowls, World Series, and Olympic Games; my books have been on best-seller lists, and my marriage is a long-running success.

I think fame comes from actually doing something big with your career.

Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.

I'll admit - I was honored to be on the cover of Time.

I may not have got the Nobel Prize, but I've won countless other awards, including 'Most Inspirational Living Woman Scientist.'

You want to be a part of the big card. You want to be part of history.

Winning all these trophies and having all this success gives you a voice.

Fame is like the dessert that comes with your achievements - it's not an achievement in itself, but sometimes it can overpower the work.

I'm not aiming for an Academy Award.

I knew I'd made it when my face appeared on a stamp.

My drum sticks are in the 'Hall of Fame.' I know that.

I don't consider myself an A-list celebrity or a big dog, but every time I meet somebody, even rappers who've been in the game for years... they're like, 'Man, I'm trying to get on your level.'

How success changes the opinion of men!

I've photographed just about everyone in the world. But what I hope to do is photograph people of accomplishment, not celebrity, and help define the difference once again.

Don't confuse honours with achievement.

I am so honored to be named as one of Time's 100 most influential people.

'Strictly' is a bit like scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final or sinking the final putt in the Ryder Cup - only a few people get the opportunity to do it, and they have got to be famous.

One person seeking glory doesn't accomplish very much.

Fame and success are very different things.

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

The paper nominated me 12 or 13 times for the Pulitzer Prize.

I think the fact that I made enough noise in the world that I might be remembered is an amazing achievement. You can't ask for more than that.

It really helps to know what success is before you get there, and if you know, then you can head right for it. For some people, it's the most money. For some, it's the most power. For some, it's the most girlfriends. Everybody's got a measure. For me, I guess it's having the respect and admiration of your peers.

Success is the space one occupies in the newspaper. Success is one day's insolence.

Also, I've already won all the awards.