John Barry Quotes

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

Eventually, the most important thing is success. I want to achieve a lot of success. It doesn't feel good when your film doesn't do well, and yet you are appreciated... everybody should succeed.

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

The harder you work... and visualize something, the luckier you get.

Most successful men have not achieved their distinction by having some new talent or opportunity that was at hand.

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

I'm not ashamed of selling millions of records. I'm very fortunate to be in that position.

I really believe everything is here for us to be very successful.

I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.

Success begets success. I've been offered a lot of movies now that '30 Rock' has been successful.

Fame is something I think happens as a result of trying to do good work. If you're trying to be famous, your work usually suffers.

I just believe that if I work hard and do well, who knows what the future holds?

You're only as big as your last hit.

If I hadn't had the talent, the networks wouldn't have televised my fights. No one has made me; I made myself. I paid my dues.

I have to believe that if I keep doing what I'm doing, the results will reflect that, and I'll give myself plenty more opportunities to win.

Fame is something that is bestowed upon you because of success. Success is something you have to chase.

I certainly hope to be a great publisher, and if people want to love me, too, that's even better.

'Success' is a seductive word. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. They promise money, freedom, leisure, and luxury.

Just wanna have plaques on plaques. That's what we goin' for.

Nothing succeeds like success. Get a little success, and then just get a little more.

I've never thought about it in training, 'If I do this, then maybe I can be on the SPOTY shortlist.'

I think that, occasionally, fame and popularity can garner more attention for individuals or films. But as a person who believes in my craft, I like the romantic notion that skill and hard work is more important than notoriety.

It's crazy so many people know my name now. But I really do deserve it because I have put in a lot of work and sacrifices.

I want to win lots of titles.

I want success for Woody Johnson, I do.