Steve Martin Quotes

Be so good they can't ignore you.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

Cristiano deserved to win everything he's won in his career.

With some many talented people around, it is difficult to cut through competition and stand out.

A guy like AJ Styles, the cream always rises to the top. He gets all the credit. Bobby Roode is another one. Their talent got them to where they're at. Talent gets you to the top. Attitude keeps you there.

I took what I've been given, and I got where I did on the basis of something that is often undervalued - merit.

If you've got the talent it'll shine through.

I don't believe being a Hall of Famer is based on individual accolades. I think winning has a lot to do with it. But perhaps more than that, you simply have to show that you are the best or among the best at what you do.

When you think about success - whether it be in softball, getting into college or becoming an 'American Idol' singer - whatever your goals and aspirations are, you're going to have to stand out at some point if you want to succeed.

People of excellence will always be brought before people of influence.

Cream rises. Excellence does have its rewards.

I worked hard, but I was lucky the right people happened to see my work.

When you do your best, people notice.

Focus on building the best possible business. If you are great, people will notice and opportunities will appear.

Don't worry about being a star, worry about doing good work, and all that will come to you.

Even as a kid, I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be good.

99.9% of the time, the people we see worked for it. People like Morgan Freeman and Harry Connick, Jr. work every day to continue the status that they have.

Determine to become one of the best. Sufficient money will almost automatically follow if you get to be one of the 'best' in your chosen field, whatever it is.

Some people have greatness thrust upon them. Very few have excellence thrust upon them.

If something is good enough, it can be out there and people will see it.

It looks like I've been smart about it, but truly, I've been incredibly lucky to have the right people notice me and want to work with me.

All I really had was my talent. Without that I wouldn't be welcome at the White House.

I worked a long time to get good at what I'm doing, and nobody handed me a recording contract because of who my father is.

At a certain point, if you work really hard and you get good and people like your work, you do deserve the fame - but you shouldn't take it for granted.

The more you work, the more people can see that you're something different from what's come before.