Alexa Ray Joel Quotes

People don't believe this, but Hollywood really is a meritocracy.

Being Prince's sister might get me in the door, but it is my own talent that keeps me on the stage.

No magic wands have been waved in my direction; I didn't win some kind of lottery to land a spot at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

A lot of people have that notion that it must have been easier for me because I had the Malik tag. But I don't feel it's right. With due respect to someone like Ankit Tiwari who leaves everything at home to come and make it big here without any backing, I agree I have an advantage.

There is but one straight road to success, and that is merit. The man who is successful is the man who is useful. Capacity never lacks opportunity. It can not remain undiscovered, because it is sought by too many anxious to use it.

Fame and fortune should never get in front of your passion. The passion will generate the fame and fortune, if you're good enough.

Don't worry about being a star, worry about doing good work, and all that will come to you.

I had the good fortune of speaking with Orson Wells many decades ago and he said 'Success is primarily luck anyway.' And I have been very lucky. Of course, Orson Wells was enormously talented and brilliant - so who am I to argue with him!

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

There are lots of actors out there who are hugely, hugely talented and haven't got the breaks I've had.

All I really had was my talent. Without that I wouldn't be welcome at the White House.

At a certain point, if you work really hard and you get good and people like your work, you do deserve the fame - but you shouldn't take it for granted.

Jim Cameron is proof that if you are good, you'll get promoted.

I'm not saying I'm something special. I might play a little better tennis than other people, but it is because I was given the chance, and not many people are.

It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.

There is no spray can called 'Instant Stardom', only talent can keep you at the top.

I won't tell you that I'm lucky to be here because I know I'm skilled, and I know I'm talented in the ring. That doesn't mean that I don't appreciate the opportunity.

There are superstars that deserve to be at the top and do give everything.

I took what I've been given, and I got where I did on the basis of something that is often undervalued - merit.

If you have talent, then success will come to you.

There are so many actresses who struggle for years to get where I am. It's luck that's worked for me more than hard work.

Good work will come to you when your film does well.

Even if you are an established actor's son or daughter, you need to work hard.

You've got to give someone like Cher a lot of credit. She's worked very hard to get where she is. I can't take that away from her.