Albert Brooks Quotes

I don't care what you say about me. Just spell the name right.

I don't get recognised that much yet in London, but when I do I get a real sense of achievement.

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

I'm not looking to be famous, but I want a body of work and a moral character that is deserving of fame.

My name is more important than myself.

Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

A life without fame can be a good life, but fame without a life is no life at all.

It's such a human condition, whether you're a great track star or a great knitting person or you paint watercolors - someone knows who you are.

People should recognize who you are and how you can act rather then how famous you are.

We've always been proud of what we've done.

Busy is good, you know. Busy is better than bored, and there's more recognition. Like, I try to feign the anonymity which I had before 'O.J.'

I never knew you could be so known from your success.

Every year I win, everything I do, it cements my legacy.

I generally do things I'm proud to be in and generally I'm in things people like.

I'd like to be known for more than being the guy in the big suit.

I never wanted to take autographs, always wanted to give them. To do this, you have to achieve something.

I'm more interested in being good than being famous.

My peers say I have made a difference. That means more to me than winning an Oscar.

I think pride is more important sometimes than making money.

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

I'm still proud of what I've done, even if it hasn't been the biggest song on the radio or hasn't gone to number one.

It's nice to walk into a club and see your picture. Then you know you've done something good.

I'd rather be able to face myself in the bathroom mirror than be rich and famous.

If you've earned a position, be proud of it. Don't hide it. I want to be recognized. When I hear people say, 'There's Joan Crawford!' I turn around and say, 'Hi! How are you!'

It's awesome when people even notice that I'm an actor.