Rose Abdoo Quotes

I am always sort of delightedly surprised when someone recognizes me because as far as I'm concerned, I'm just going to work and getting paid to act, and that alone is fantastic; I forget people watch it, too.

I never grew up thinking I wanted to be a quote-unquote star or anything. My thing was just feeling blessed to be able to make my living acting.

Part of me would love to have been a leading lady because there's a lot of glamour that goes with that and a lot of applause, but I've been very blessed.

There are a lot of actors in the world, there's a small number that actually get to work as actors, and there is a tiny group of actors that are celebrated in the way that I have been. I feel incredibly lucky.

There'll always be a difference between a star and an actor. I've nothing against stars. They've earned it and deserve it. I'm happy being just an actor.

Both the industries, be it Bollywood or music, have been really kind to me.

Here's the thing - I mean, I don't act for statues. I really don't. The great thing about winning an award is that it creates opportunities.

To get asked to do stuff like 'United States Of Tara' and 'Caprica' is terrific. I can't complain.

My goal as an actor has always been to reach a level where I can find a lot of interesting work, and I think I'm at that point now. The Oscar has given me a lot of recognition.

There's no such thing as unwanted attention for an actor.

I never got why actors don't like it when a fan comes up to them on the street. It is cool that someone recognizes what you do and makes you feel like you live in a community.

But I am very grateful for my success, and with success, of course, comes a whole lot of celebrity.

You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi.

And if people come up and say they like the movies you're in, it's a great compliment.

Hollywood has given me a great, warm hug.

Hollywood has always been good to me. I've never blamed Hollywood for my problems.

I'm not a celebrity. I don't call myself a celebrity. I'm an actor.

Suddenly, I'm in movies that people are excited about, and that is a nice change.

Some people work hard in this business and become really popular, really big stars but they never receive an award from within the business. Somehow, when your colleagues and friends believe in you to the point of handing you an award it means so much more.

I see film roles as lovely presents that come along now and again. I feel really lucky and say thank you very much. And if they fly me to L.A., I think, 'God, I must really be doing well.' I've worked with De Niro and Brando and Pacino, and that's made me feel very lucky. But the films have never meant a lot to me.

Some people enjoy celebrity. I admire those who do, because if you're going to go through it, you might as well enjoy it.

I'm one of those few actresses who works all the time, and even though I haven't done a show that literally puts me on some kind of map - as in, that's how I'm known and that's how I'll always be known - I'm very lucky.

I know there are people who don't like their audience or like the experience of being recognized or celebrated, but my audience has been very good - they don't bother me and when they do contact me it's usually on the nicest possible terms.

You're an actor - people judge you and criticize you, and praise you and say you're great in equal measure.

I've wanted recognition; I wanted success; I wanted appreciation; I love the perks of being in the movies. I love the fame that comes with it - but that's why I became an actor.