Rachael Ray Quotes

Television is more interesting than people. If it were not we should have people standing in the corner of our room.

I feel these shows allow you to be yourself, this is why I like to be part of them. Also, reality shows have a much bigger reach and provide a bigger platform for an actor.

Television opens up some bloody great doors. That's the plus. The minus is the attention it brings.

I suddenly discovered that acting made girls notice me.

When millions applaud you seriously ask yourself what harm you have done; and when they disapprove you, what good.

You've got to be very conscious of what people see. If I saw somebody every day, I would get sick of them. Most guys think, 'If I can get on TV every day and give that quote, I'm going to be golden.' It's not about that. It's about showing people you can be yourself.

I was always a class clown, so I never had trouble fitting in; I just had trouble finding out where I really wanted to be.

One thing about television, it brings out personality. People are able to watch me in action. They hear my voice and see my eyes. There's nothing I can hide. That's me. Television brings out your flaws, your weaknesses, your strengths, and you truths. The audience either likes you or it doesn't.

The secret of doing well on TV is to understand that it's not too important. A lot of people watching doesn't change anything.

What most people do is try to find a comfortable persona that they're in alignment with and the public likes and appreciates them for.

I was never looking to be popular. The trade-off for me in seeking other people's opinions is the potential to help that you get in the media. And we don't always do that, but when we do, it's a beautiful thing.

I like live audiences, with real people - virtual reality is no substitute.

Before some things can be politically expedient, they must first become popular.

What the lawmaker has to ascertain is not the true belief but the common belief.

Television has supplanted people as the only audience that campaigners are interested in.

What makes people successful in this business is to be yourself on camera. Sounds simple. It's not.

Television has always been our No. 1 competition. But I know firsthand that you can create an experience you can't get on television. I also know that the social experience has an appeal.

Some people cheer me on. Some people want me to do more Korean movies or TV series.

I like to connect with people through my work. That's my favorite way - meetings of the minds, fans at a show. Those are nice mediated ways of hanging out.

The media will build you up in a hurry but then, just as fast, will bring you down.

People tend to think they know you when you come into their televisions every week.

This joyfulness that I felt when I sang, and this need to communicate with people, these are my two strongest points. I've always been a people person. I love people; I like to be with people, and when I got on stage, I was home free.

I think the best way to deal with fitting in is to be yourself. It sounds hard, but in the end, it's much easier than pretending to be something you're not.

You know, people hate me or love me and I just don't even bother paying attention to it anymore.

Cable television is such a part of our society now. Oftentimes, the shows are really good, and you're just like, 'Well, it's worth sitting through the sex and violence because the narrative is so great.'