Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quotes

The Oscar nomination made me a recognizable name to other actors and people in general.

In Italy it's full-on stardom when you're a cyclist - eating in restaurants for free, it's great.

But I am very grateful for my success, and with success, of course, comes a whole lot of celebrity.

If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.

Scientists are not movie stars or politicians who will feel insulted if they are not showered with accolades. Scientists are not interested in accolades.

In Europe, a great dancer might be on the same level as a movie star. In America, not so.

Unfortunately, in the Hollywood way, respect comes in the form of a trophy a lot of the time.

I always have to make it as clear as I possibly can that fame is 99.9 percent good.

There is dignity in being a celebrity. Let us not lose that dignity.

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

In Milan, I'm treated with the respect that doctors receive in America. It's wonderful living where artists are revered.

What we forget is that the Academy is a star-maker, or it reinforces the stardom of people.

Fame is like icin' on the cake.

Whenever I visit abroad, people recognise me - it feels great.

I realize I lack popular recognition.

Even I get fan mail.

If the hall of fame happens, what a tremendous honor. But it's just icing on the cake.

I got recognized more by little sweet Italian fans in six days than I've ever been recognized in L.A. in six years.

Success demands sacrifices. I believe it's a small price to pay for the adulation and love one receives.

People didn't object to me taking their photo. It was something everybody thought was their due: to be King for a Day, win the lottery and be photographed.

The same people that boo you are the same people who will ask you for a picture an an autograph.

I don't ever want to be that guy who gets too big to take time to sign an autograph or take a picture, because I just know, without those fans, I'm nobody. A lot of people forget that fact when they make it.

Everybody wants to watch me.

It's just a wild experience to have thousands of people stand up and cheer for you.

On the road, I have all these celebrity superstars tell me how great I am and how much they like my style.