Steve Coogan Quotes

In Hollywood, they say good news finds you.

Success is the space one occupies in the newspaper. Success is one day's insolence.

I don't want to be a reality retro star.

Some people do believe that any publicity is good publicly, but I don't. I would never want to be in news for rumours.

My mother saw the magazine, and she was like, 'You made it.' I've been on Showtime and Comedy Central, but none of that matters - all that matter is that she sees me in 'People!'

I realize I lack popular recognition.

Being the Rated-R Superstar, I have to live up to the reputation.

With regards to the fame, I wanted it, I worked for it, and when you get it, it's something you want to turn on and off, but that's part of the game.

Fame is an apparition. Fame is a side effect of success.

It sure is cool that I was mentioned in 'Rolling Stone.'

The bigger you become as a player and the more success you have as a player, the spotlight definitely becomes brighter.

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

The thing about fame is, you want it your whole life, but no matter how bright you are, no one ever asks themselves why they want fame. You never really know what it is until you have it. You can never tangibly feel your own fame.

I've learned how to be famous and a lot of people don't prepare for it and it's something that can change life for the better or for the worst.

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

I am a much bigger star than Kane.

Asked to choose between money and fame, I'd choose the latter every time.

I respect all the fighters who have the big names.

You are only part of the film industry if you are doing well, let me tell you. You will be invited to parties and flowers will reach you on your birthday. When you are not doing well, you are really an outcast.

When you're doing well and you're successful, part of being successful is that you get interviewed. But it ruins the moment.

I don't want to sound bigheaded or anything, but when you reach a certain level of recognition or fame, or whatever you want to call it, when you're young the first couple of years you think, 'Oh, this is fun.'

The star family status can easily get you opportunities, but the offers dry up after a point when you don't prove yourself.

It's always been my dream to be among the big names of Colombia.

I was in sixth grade. I loved TV news. I acknowledge that I was also in awe of Barbara Walters interviewing Patrick Swayze and dancing with him.

Before I became famous I used to think there's no smoke without fire. But believe me, there can be a fire without smoke.