Steve Eisman Quotes

I keep saying I'm not at all famous in my own country, because people do not think I have done anything for India.

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

I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me.

Idolizing is a strong word, though. I'm happy that people respond well to the work I'm doing now. If anyone admires what I'm doing in any way, then I'm really proud of it.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

I have to do my job, so then yeah, maybe in time I can be a legend. But to have those positive sounds from the fans and the legends that talk about me, I'm grateful for that.

If you are doing well, then your name is always bandied about.

It's cool to be recognized, but it's not something that I was seeking or sought after. I never wanted to be famous.

When they say you're the best, I always remember that the majority of the audience probably thinks someone else should have gotten the award.

I don't know, the word 'famous' just sounds really weird to me, because I'm just me.

I was called the greatest director in Europe, but I was just a hard worker.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

It is a good thing to happen to you, to have that taste of fame because then you don't hanker for it.

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

I was always very grateful I was never hot. In the entire length of my career, I haven't been the most adored.

Anytime I'm involved with anything that's well-received, it's a surprise to me.

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

I would like to be a legend, everyone wants to be a legend.

With sincere modesty, if there is such a thing, I have never thought of legacy at all. I am always grateful if people like what I have done. A legacy is something no one can forsee.

I never did anything about my stardom, it never meant anything to me.

People who have seen my movies don't look at me like an idol. They just give me a lot of love and respect.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer.

I'll never get a Humanitas Award, but I'll have fun.