Kimberly Elise Quotes

I think for any actor to say they don't like attention is ridiculous. Of course we love attention. But getting attention is different than pretending the attention means something.

Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.

I think most actors like to be liked.

I think the worst thing that can happen to a good actor is fame.

I am always sort of delightedly surprised when someone recognizes me because as far as I'm concerned, I'm just going to work and getting paid to act, and that alone is fantastic; I forget people watch it, too.

I don't admire actors so much, actually.

Nobody gives a crap if we're great musicians.

And what fun is it being a genius if no one appreciates you?

I would really like it if someone knows me more for a character that I've played. If they call out the character's name instead of mine by mistake, it would be lovely.

I've never wished for people to recognise me or anything.

After our life history was shown on the silver screen and much appreciated by the audiences, I have more of a responsibility on my shoulders now.

I do good work in Pakistan. I am an A-lister actor. So, even in Bollywood I want to work with an A-lister.

What happens if the music or alter ego isn't well received? The fact that people are talking about it, I won already.

Acting is like any other profession. I do not think stars need to have any hang-ups in public. I do not like to be treated like someone special - and this I say because I am normal and not because I want to sound humble.

It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.

I could give a flying flip about doing promo because, no disrespect, nobody put me in the position that I'm in.

I love any kind of recognition because as an actor I'm very hard on myself sometimes.

Being misunderstood is not a bad thing as an actor. I know the truth.

I stopped singing and they gave me an award.

Being an actor is like winning the lottery. It's not really about your talent, it's right time, right place, right face.

The art of putting into play mediocre qualities often begets more reputation than is achieved by true merit.

Film acting would be about 80 percent better than it has been lately if actors did their homework, if they didn't have egos that took the size of their talent for granted.

Genius requires an audience.

One of the occupational hazards of being an actor, the reason why so many actors are insecure, is that the only way we know we're good is when other people tell us.

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.