Mani Ratnam Quotes

I very much believe in teaching young people about philanthropy, and to give back.

I'm very interested in charities. I help a lot of different charities.

All of the charities we're involved with have touched me in one way or another on a personal level. There are about eight or nine charities that I support.

When I was growing up, I always knew that if I ever got anything, I was going to give back as much as I can. I learned that all you have to be willing to do is give your time.

I love to perform at benefits and charity fundraisers.

I believe in giving back.

Acting is a smaller piece in a big puzzle. There are charity things I want to immerse myself in and want to have the time to go and give back to people who don't have the opportunities I have. It's a very important thing to me.

I spend as much time as I possibly can doing things for other people, if I can. If I see a need and I feel that I can help, I do it. I work a great deal in terms of charities and things.

I am currently doing about 30 charity auctions a year.

I've been doing a lot of stuff that has to do with charity and giving. I'm trying to give and not take as much.

I am willing to lend that hand, I will continue to stay involved with my charities as long as they need me.

I've achieved a certain amount of success and now I'm thinking about the good things I can do.

I believe in giving back very strongly.

I'm so proud to do it - there's nothing else I do that compares to 'Children in Need.'

Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.

I will say that when I retire, I will probably do something to help others. I don't know know what it will be... probably I'll get involved in some charity.

It's a joy to help others. One of our longtime favorites is Rawhide Boys Camp, located 45 miles west of Green Bay.

Everybody, not just stars, should take up the responsibility of giving back to society. It doesn't matter how much you give, but what really matters is if you are willing to give something.

I'll get involved in philanthropy.

Once you start getting into giving back, it gets addictive.

I buy sleeping bags, food, gloves and warmers, and I just usually go out in Bath, which is where I'm from, and hand them out. I've done it on Christmas Eve, schedule allowing.

I actually love to give back.

I love donating my time and serving other people. Just seeing the faces of people in need light up when they see you... There is no way I can put it into words. You feel like you did something right.

If I didn't do music, I would do something to help people out.

There is no better feeling than doing well while you are doing good. If you really want to meet the nicest, most caring people in your field, get involved with charity work. The thankless hours that go into planning charity dinners, running a carnival, and gathering donations for silent auctions are noticed and appreciated.