Barry Sonnenfeld Quotes

For me, Michael Jackson was a star. Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are stars. They are the ones who own and carry stardom.

Fame comes with its own standard. A guy who twitches his lips is just another guy with a lip twitch - unless he's Humphrey Bogart.

You know, I never really thought of myself as a 'celebrity.' One of the titles that I like least is 'celebrity chef.'

Unless you're a star in this town, you're really nothing.

Fame is a magnifying glass

Being a known person is pretty much all I've known. I don't remember much of a time when people didn't know who I was.

The more successful you become, the more known you become, everything you say is minutely scrutinised a lot.

There's a difference between a superstar and a megastar.

I am never comfortable working with stars.

I feel like I'm a pop star without being a diva.

I almost never get recognised in the street.

You know what may be the oddest thing about being a star? Stars have an effect on people. It's a responsibility, and it's frightening.

Everybody wants their fame. They long for it, and I think they don't much care how they get it - to attract attention to themselves.

Being on TV is kind of the best job in the world.

When I walked into the room to meet Michael Landon, it was clear he was a big-time star. To be around him was as far from Charles Ingalls as you could get. The hair was the same - no one touched his hair.

I don't really see myself as a celebrity, but more as a sort of mitre.

As far as my notoriety or whatever, I haven't been the star of a hit film.

I was completely shocked that Prince would even know my name.

A sign of celebrity is that his name is often worth more than his services.

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.

I am the most popular man in Israel.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

Michael's the ultimate entertainer. After Michael Jackson, it's Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Bruce Lee.

Fame legitimizes. Being conspicuous gets confused with being illustrious.

Because of the incredible reputation I have, people find me exciting to watch on film.