Michael Jordan Quotes

A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people.

I won't look online. The whole fan thing makes me self-conscious, which is not to say I don't appreciate it or understand it. If Mickey Mantle were around, I'm sure I'd have a ton of questions to ask him that might make him uncomfortable. I get it. That doesn't mean it's not really awkward.

Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall.

My skin still crawls if you call me a movie star. I get embarrassed. I think, don't be ridiculous. Maybe it's because I'm British. To me, Julia Roberts that's a movie star. But when people do call me one, that, I think, is an enormous compliment but, my God, is that a responsibility!

If there are people who admire us and what we do, that's a huge compliment. As long as it doesn't get too crazy.

Anytime anybody impersonates you, it's a great compliment.

Actors enjoy being treated as ordinary people.

It is a good thing to happen to you, to have that taste of fame because then you don't hanker for it.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

I always find it flattering when somebody recognizes me.

I never did anything about my stardom, it never meant anything to me.

People who have seen my movies don't look at me like an idol. They just give me a lot of love and respect.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

If anyone asks for your autograph they're showing you respect and give it back to them.

It would have been very impossible to deal with this attention when I was younger. I'm thrilled with the success, but at this point I also think it's hilariously silly.

I think people respect my work, but I was never in one of those movies that made me a star.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

Seeing Pax get extra-nervous about which shirt he is going to wear when he meets Aung San Suu Kyi, I get very moved. He rightfully doesn't get nervous going to a movie premiere; he gets nervous going to meet her.

I'm honored that people would think of me for any big role that is talked about a lot.

It can be embarrassing. People come up to me and say, 'I love your show,' and I have no idea which one they're talking about.

I never wanted to be on a pedestal.

I don't want to get blase about being recognised. It's pretty amazing.

I had one girl tell me last night that I'm the greatest thing ever, that she wants to aspire to be me. Just stuff like, 'You're my idol. I love you.' It's awesome. It's what it's all about.

They say fame is important and that maintaining your fame is even more important. But to me, the most important thing is to deserve the respect of your fans.

People do recognize me sometimes. I occasionally get stopped and they have lovely things to say which is very overwhelming.