Jeremy Brett Quotes

It's an honor to be able to tour with somebody I grew up listening to and somebody I look up to. When you're around somebody like E-40, all you can do is watch and learn, and soak up game.

Andres is a genius, and it's an honour to share the same dressing room. I hope to learn a lot from him. Of course, there is only one Iniesta. I have come here to try to create history of my own and learn from these great players.

I guess the first big name I worked with was Sissy Spacek, and that was really interesting just because she's so incredible and I learned so much from just watching her. But she's also so unassuming that I loved working with her. It wasn't like working with a star, it was Sissy. Not a big deal.

You always have something to learn from people who have been through more than you. Be open and receptive to what they know.

In many ways, 'What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World' is just one big thank-you note to my teachers. The book is dedicated to my fifth and sixth grade English teacher, Dr. Joseph D'Angelo, a massive force of erudition, martial artistry, culture, and love.

How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers.

No sadder proof can be given by a man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

It is still a surprise when people tell me that I've had an influence on them, particularly when it's someone I really respect.

Have the humility to learn from those around you.

I don't hero worship for the sake of hero worship. When I find people who are truly remarkable - and I think Joseph Needham is a classic example - I do value their counsel.

It's really attractive if a man has a skill that you want to improve in yourself. If you can learn from someone, then that's sexy.

To be able to work with my idols is incredible. You learn so much, and they're wonderful as people, too.

If anyone has to overtake me, I'm glad that it is Messi.

I study all the greats.

Whose best and most fruitful gift was the power of admiration, which made it possible for me to learn. Now, as in my youth, I am looking up to the truly great creations of the past, which I see high above my own and which alone deserve the name of greatness.

It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation.

Thank you so much for supporting me from the day I stepped foot into the music industry. It really means something to me to have Maya Angelou speak on my behalf. It also means a lot to have Oprah on my speed dial!

I've worked with the old dames and knights - Edith Evans, Ralph Richardson - they're the most incredibly humble, kindly people because they are so big that they don't need to be unpleasant.

My father was an inspiration to me; I made a few movies with him and I loved working with him. Everything about him - his whole approach to work, as well as his love, enthusiasm and respect for it and other people in the business - was inspiring. I was very lucky to have him as a role model.

I know I have an awful lot to learn from the people of Minnesota.

Don't pretend to know everything. I've been blessed to work with a lot of veteran actors, and I soak up lessons from them like a sponge.

I learned my phrasing from Frank. I loved him so much.

Chuck Daly was a man and a coach who everyone had great respect for, and to be recognized in his memory is very special.

As a student I learned from wonderful teachers and ever since then I've thought everyone is a teacher.

I always looked up to so many people before me and was lucky to become such good friends with them. I learned so much hanging out with those cats.