Eddie Vedder Quotes

Nothing recedes like success.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

The day I say I'm famous is the day I sound like a fanny.

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

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

If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

I think people respect my work, but I was never in one of those movies that made me a star.

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads.

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 artists get very big, they kind of forget that that's why they got big.

I'm honored that people would think of me for any big role that is talked about a lot.

It is hard to categorise every accolade you have won. Getting into the Hall of Fame is great. It is fantastic to be recognised by your own country. To be part of the history of our national game is simply humbling.

They say fame is important and that maintaining your fame is even more important. But to me, the most important thing is to deserve the respect of your fans.

You don't want to lose the nostalgia of being a superstar.

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

Great names abase, instead of elevating, those who do not know how to bear them.

Respected, I almost want to be revered, that's what I'm chasing.

I think most actors like to be liked.

I'm constantly humbled.

I love being recognized, I love people liking me, I love the fact that people scream when I go out. I think I'll miss all that when it's taken away.

People love me. And you know what, I have been very successful. Everybody loves me.

He who goes unenvied shall not be admired.

And it was only released in London last week, so when I go back to England Monday or whatever, I am expecting heaps of adulation. I'm hoping there is. If that doesn't happen I will be disappointed.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

I have the stardom glow.