Brian Roberts Quotes

My brother is a great actor. Just because he doesn't harp about his achievements, people don't talk about his work.

People in their right minds never take pride in their talents.

I may be the most recognizable name in the cast, but I can guarantee that I am not the most talented.

It's no surprise to me or the other Isley brothers that I can sing, because I used to sing all the time in practice. The surprise is that somebody else likes it.

I have won many awards and I am very happy about this, but I am not the best player in the world.

I had no intention of being an actor. I was quite good at it. I was pretty capable at other things but never any good at anything.

Douglas MacArthur was a man of high abilities. However his view of his abilities was much higher. A great leader has to be a little self effacing. A cannot imagine Douglas MacArthur ever being self effacing.

I don't think I'm a genius. Not yet.

I try my best to keep my feet on the floor and stay humble and let my ability do the talking.

A man who is a genius and doesn't know it, probably isn't.

There's one piece of advice my dad gave me when he dropped me off at college. He said, "You've got the talent. You can sing and play guitar. That doesn't make you any better than anyone else.".

I try to keep my feet on the ground. Even though I appreciate the fame and adoration, I remember once I used to pick cotton, and I felt like even then I was somebody. I have the same feet, hands and heart like everyone else. I'm just also blessed with a good voice.

The able have no desire to appear to be so, and this is part of their ability.

You could put all the talent I had into your left eye and still not suffer from impaired vision.

Well, it's embarrassing to be a star.

I don't do proud.

I really lack the words to compliment myself today.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a tremendous bundle of experience.

I was smart, to tell you the truth. I'm not really bright, but I'm not stupid.

I've never been cocky. Even right now I don't like to talk about the Olympics.

I'm direct, I'm unpretentious and I'm pretty dogged, and I hope I've got a capacity to laugh at myself and not take myself too seriously.

When someone bestows something on you, no matter how true it is, when someone says, 'Sexiest Man Alive,' I'm honestly going, 'Thank you. Right on.' For me, it's never canceled out anything, it's never made me go, 'Does this make me less talented of an actor?'

I don't consider myself a very interesting person. I have the mentality of a supporting actor.

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete.

I am so appreciative of all the attention I've gotten, especially since I don't ever consider myself anything more than a fan.