Sophie Dahl Quotes

You are being hit with tabloid-journalism bi-lines of what you are doing because you have suddenly become a star.

It wasn't very easy getting used to being famous. Everybody stared at me in the supermarket and on the street. I think my life changed, for sure.

We were under scrutiny when Stephen became rich and famous. The media were in the house, and camera leads were absolutely everywhere - it was just nightmarish.

It's so great to have your private relationships play out in the press.

I'm just grateful I didn't have to spend my early 20s in front of paparazzi cameras.

I don't wanna hear nobody complain that they're getting paid all this money and people won't leave them alone. It's part of it.

I never really got any attention until I was on MTV. I became a household name because I was on every day from 3-4 P.M. I wasn't prepared for it - how mean they can be in the press.

Years ago the public used to hound me but now I can go shopping in peace.

When you do a reality show and host shows, it's hard to have secrets.

I can't deal with the press; I hate all those Beatles questions.

I never used to get photographed and people asking for autographs. I don't mind the autographs, but the paparazzi I find weird. As an actor, you want to be able to regard the world instead of having it regard you.

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

As a cricketer you can go under the radar. It's not like we're footballers who get papped everywhere. I can go down to the corner shop without getting hassled.

That's the time that I enjoy: away from the cameras, away from the audience, the scenery of going out to eat and everybody's staring at me.

Nobody cares about your autograph. There are cameras everywhere, and there are media outlets for them to 'file their story'.

I still get very uncomfortable and flushed on the street if somebody recognizes me or stops me. I don't know what to say. It's uncomfortable and strange.

If Cole and I are together, we're noticeable. Fan encounters come with the job, and you can't shy away from them.

I don't mind getting mobbed, to be honest. I live in the real world.

I'm in the public eye.

I wasn't used to all these cameras getting stuck in my face. I feel like Justin Bieber sometimes.

In the days of 'EastEnders,' I couldn't go into a pub or supermarket, as people would recognise me and follow me home.

I don't want people following me around, everywhere I go, people talking to me and stuff. I don't want to be walking down the street with a bodyguard. I don't think that will be an issue playing in L.A.

I walk out the house, and there's paparazzi. There's certain things I can't do if I wanted to date or go on a date. It's like, I have to worry about people taking pictures, and it's crazy.

I think it's so flattering that people would even give me enough attention to know about my private life.

I've never seen the allure of being famous, because I know what that's like. It's part of work.