Alan Alda Quotes

I don't actually go to that many conferences. I do that a couple of times a year. Normally, I am not recognized; people don't throw their panties at me. I'm a perfectly normal person sitting in my den just doing my job.

Not only did I come out as a reality star that was very boisterous and vivacious and outspoken and all those things. I flipped that into money and respect. And a lot of people can't do that.

I think I built my reputation by not worrying about it.

I'm very cautious of how I'm presented and my type of reputation.

Seeing yourself in print is such an amazing concept: you can get so much attention without having to actually show up somewhere... You don't have to dress up, for instance, and you can't hear them boo you right away.

Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.

In reality, throughout your career, you have to make yourself interesting enough for people to be waiting to see your films. In my case, people are longing to see what I come out with next. That's my success.

I'm trying to sell every audience something; that something is me.

I'm not a self-promoter. I'm not on TV all the time.

Actors talking about themselves. Nothing better!

I have a name, I have to take advantage of it.

Image is the most important thing about someone's career and longevity.

I never cultivated a personality. Almost everyone who is really famous has cultivated a personality.

The more work I do and the more I put myself out there publicity-wise, it's gonna be less and less chances of me being able to just walk around without being noticed.

No one's reputation is quite what he himself perceives it ought to be.

I realized, 'Oh, it's easier to get what I want if I embrace the sex symbol thing.' Microphones are more in my face, and I can say things about the kids that I mentor and open more access to more doors.

I don't think a lot of people know personally who I am.

Don't believe your own press, and don't give speeches.

I would really like to create my own show. And I really wanna meet Oprah.

There's a difference between fame and fame for fame's sake.

Fame is the worst thing that can happen to a person. I choose not to appear in anything publicly. Twitter's it!

I'm not an entertainer; I'm an engager. I never sell myself, in a sense.

It's always good to be known. You want to build your brand up, want to build your name.

I said before that I didn't care much about my popularity. But did I make use of it? Yes.

I'm smart about the way I move. I'm smart about the way I conduct myself outside the Octagon, like who I associate myself with.