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I do struggle with how much and in which way, as an artist or celebrity, that you voice your political views.

… [now football] players want to be politicians and use their fame to lecture other Americans, the parsons of the press corps want to make them moral spokesmen…

I think people can't say anymore, 'Celebrities should keep their political opinions to themselves,' because we elected a reality TV star, so I think that's off limits.

A lot of celebrities relish politics and are eager to lend their names to candidates and causes. I never wanted to be a spokesman for anybody.

I know I'm not supposed to have any opinions about politics, because I'm famous.

It's no secret that I've become known for my strong political views.

When someone comes forward and is an individual, such as a Lady Gaga or a Katy Perry, people respond to them because there is that sense of innocence. It's obviously dress up and theatre.

On a very basic level, many people think celebrities have too much already, so we shouldn't be entitled to our political opinions.

I think celebrity endorsements hurt politicians.

People have always tut-tutted about actors stepping out of line politically. And I can sort of see it because what you've got your fame for is not being someone who can influence things, so it's cheating.

I understand that show business people can wear the public a bit thin when it comes to politics. I know they wear me thin.

I do not believe that artists or actors and people should be out there like voicing their full-blown opinions on politics because, let's face it, at the end of the day, I'm not that smart of a guy.

He was a very private person, but then, you know, he belonged to the whole United States. The United States thought they owned Johnny Carson.

Is Paris Hilton even an actress? I'm thinking no.

Just like Tim Robbins is very political - and obviously, Arnold Schwarzenegger must be - I want to be able to have this public personality that's considered authoritative.

The public's appetite for frothy, flippant blondes has waned, but Paris Hilton still fascinates me.

A lot of my traditional audience does not appreciate my foray into politics.

I will take Al Sharpton seriously. And I know him, he's a nice, nice person.

Beyonce may be a gifted entertainer, but no one should really care what she thinks about any serious issue confronting our nation.

I don't feel that I'm particularly political. I'm interested in politics; I'll express my view if I feel strongly about something, but humanitarian issues, I think, are slightly different.

'Step Brothers' is probably the film the most people who approach me want to talk about.

I love The Rock. I never want him to be president.

I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who don't like Robbie Williams but he is presented to the public in such a way that they have no choice.

People pay attention to artists and celebrities, so they have the opportunity to do something great with this limelight. I, for one, have no problem with Kanye running for president, because if it's something that he truly believes in and it can lead to greater good, why not? I'm all for that.

There have been a lot of crossover with celebrities and politics but to me, I don't think I would go into politics.