Katie Cassidy Quotes

At the end of the day, if you can't say a line right, it does not matter who your contacts are.

I worked a long time to get good at what I'm doing, and nobody handed me a recording contract because of who my father is.

If you play well, then you make yourself a great name and the money comes on its own. You earn money for what you did.

Your connections might get you in the door, but it won't keep you there. And if you haven't prepared, you'll suck.

You might get one job for having a famous parent, but you won't get your second unless you're good.

99.9% of the time, the people we see worked for it. People like Morgan Freeman and Harry Connick, Jr. work every day to continue the status that they have.

I want to be known for my athletic achievements, not my celebrity.

This stupid celebrity thing is just a consequence of being good at what you do. I mean, no one would photograph David Beckham if he wasn't the best attacking midfielder in the country - much as I hate Man. U!

Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good.

There's this common perception that having a famous last name is all you need. A surname may get you a meeting, but if there's no talent you won't get the part.

People return my phone calls now, which is really interesting. I'll tell you what I've learned that's kind of bittersweet. So many doors have opened up. I've met everybody in the business. I'm fortunate people want to work with me.

There is no spray can called 'Instant Stardom', only talent can keep you at the top.

I want to be remembered as a great performer.

Without doubt, you are recognized for the last role you played.

There are superstars that deserve to be at the top and do give everything.

I think that, occasionally, fame and popularity can garner more attention for individuals or films. But as a person who believes in my craft, I like the romantic notion that skill and hard work is more important than notoriety.

A lot of people have that notion that it must have been easier for me because I had the Malik tag. But I don't feel it's right. With due respect to someone like Ankit Tiwari who leaves everything at home to come and make it big here without any backing, I agree I have an advantage.

I took what I've been given, and I got where I did on the basis of something that is often undervalued - merit.

A lot of people ask me if I only get all this attention because of my dad. The answer is no.

When it comes to opportunities, your father or mother can only set up a meeting for you. However, your opportunities will only materialise if the star kid is talented or suits the role.

Sometimes I might get in the door a little quicker than somebody else because of my last name. But if I'm not prepared, I'm not afforded the luxury of, 'Oh, he's a little green.' It's, 'He's not talented,' where the next guy can have a bad day.

At one point, you start wondering if being talented in Bollywood is enough, or you need connections.

This is something that everyone has to understand: you don't win anything on your reputation.

Awards do get you 'that profile,' but then you have to do the rest of the work - it's not just a case of 'now you don't have to do anything.'

You've got to give someone like Cher a lot of credit. She's worked very hard to get where she is. I can't take that away from her.