Doris Kearns Goodwin Quotes

I don't know if fame will come.

When you start a new job or a particular journey, you really don't know what to expect. I mean, you hear about your name being on the bestsellers list, but it doesn't really mean anything. Like, really, what does that translate to?

There are lots of actors out there who are hugely, hugely talented and haven't got the breaks I've had.

I've been very lucky. There are guys I know who are really terrific in this business of stand-up who have not gotten the recognition they deserve. And it's nice, if you've put in the time, to achieve that recognition.

When 'Twilight' hit the New York Times bestseller list at number 5, for me that was the pinnacle, that was the moment. I never thought I would be there. And I keep having moments like that where you just stop and say, wait a minute - how is this still going up? I'm waiting for the rug to be pulled out from under me.

I'm really fortunate that I've had some mega hits.

Success is not something I've wrapped my brain around. If people go to those movies, then yes, that's true, big-time success. If not, it's much ado about nothing.

The fame thing has happened very gradually, so I've been kind of lucky.

Fame, we may understand, is no sure test of merit, but only a probability of such.

If you buy a lottery ticket, you really don't expect to win. However, if you do win, it's a different story. The same is true about getting an Oscar. Of course I knew I was nominated, but I never expected my name to be called. When it was, I'm still at a loss to describe the feelings that I experienced.

Everybody makes money; not everybody makes history.

I think luck is a big part of people who are successful in L.A.

It changed my life in an extreme way. I dont know if you could calculate just how much it does [change your life]. There was so much notoriety for me in my first season, and to finish by winning the Super Bowl and get the MVP set my place in history. It cements it and its very special. There is something that comes with it, something everyone recognizes and knows. No one can ever take it away from you.

I'm pretty much happy with the things that have been handed to me already. Seven albums, eight arena tours ... I think there's nothing I really would look forward to besides winning a Grammy one day if that would happen.

I really tried to take advantage of my 15 minutes of fame. And I've gotten lucky - those 15 minutes have become several years.

Winning takes you to that next level of being a bigger star.

There are lot of people who speak about superstardom, but I'd like to say that it's not about any individual - it's about the opportunity.

When you have results, you can make a difference, and when you make a difference, you can win the Ballon d'Or.

I feel really fortunate that people keep hiring me. People think I have talent.

Winning a Grammy is always going to be good.

If people love you, if you're making money, if the performances you have are unlike anything anyone has ever seen, you get put in a position to be the man.

I always believed I would be in the Hall of Fame when my career came to an end. I just didn't know when.

I'm looking to make history.

Sometimes, it doesn't matter if you're the world champ or not.

I found out I got 'The Little Drummer Girl' and my BAFTA nomination in quick succession, and I just didn't expect it to be like that. I thought there would be a lot more time in between. It's been an overwhelming experience.