David Jason Quotes

I never had any real expectations about what sort of success I would have or all the publicity.

It was never about winning medals or being famous.

I'm not a big fan of fame; I'm a big fan of success.

I don't need the fame or power.

I always want more glory. Always.

I wanted to be successful, not famous.

When I was growing up, I thought I'd be a lot happier if I was famous and successful and if I had money.

I do not care for the money, just for the glory.

The fame and reputation part came later, and never was much of a motivator, although it did enable me to work without feeling guilty about neglecting my studies.

I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.

I never went out looking for glory.

I am the same person I was before receiving the Nobel Prize. I work with the same regularity, I have not modified my habits, I have the same friends.

The noblest spirit is most strongly attracted by the love of glory.

I don't care about money or fame or anything like that, but it would be a perk.

So, I do not work towards fame but if it happens to me, I won't say no.

Life will go on. I suppose the aura of the Nobel is such that my life will change, but I don't think I'm going to let it change much. You understand, I'm used to a quiet life.

I wanted to be famous and I wanted to make a fortune, and I've done that.

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 motivated by vanity, glory or the quest for power.

You can get rich or famous by doing the same thing.

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

I was never much of a one to win prizes... and certainly never placed too much value on their acquisition.

Being a celebrity or anything else where you're really ambitious, it's really a game to see how successful you can get.

I would much rather have men ask why I have no statue than why I have one.

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