David Thewlis Quotes

I love working with young people which to me is a big kick.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

Being on TV is kind of the best job in the world.

Coaches around the country are influencing the next generation of men in a positive way.

I get recognized everywhere I go now, which is kind of overwhelming but really exciting and sweet.

I was impressionable at that age, and my high school coach did such an unbelievable job helping me, so I want to do that for other kids.

Yeah, football can change a person's life, it changes a lot of people's lives. You can see the kids we work with. You can you make their day just by them meeting you, that's lovely, that's great.

This mum comes up, she's got a five-year-old kid and she says, 'Can he have your autograph, you are his favourite person in the whole world.' I thought, 'How cool is that? I've got five-year-old fans,' and as I'm signing this autograph, the mum goes, 'Yeah, yeah, you're by far the best Wiggle.'

I went from unknown to having no anonymity.

I don't consider myself to be a celebrity. If anything I'm a minor celebrity or a TV star or whatever.

I never thought in a million years that I would be called a role model for girls and even boys, too.

Everybody recognizes me, so I can't walk down the street without being stopped.

I'm not quite used to being seen through the eyes of fans yet. Being met with squeals and screams - I haven't gotten used to that.

If you want to be really famous you have to go on TV every day.

No longer are the days where I just kind of fly under the radar. Everybody's recognizing me. Everybody wants pictures. They feel inspired. It's very cool.

The Situation' - my name, or my character - is known worldwide now.

I am no star. Nobody recognises me on the street.

People need role models, and they need to feel that there's this opportunity to learn. They need to have people that will stick up for them. I want to be a part of that.

I shy away from celebrity status because I don't want to be known as that guy. But I had a chance to partake in the events and the festivities of the Kentucky Derby, and that was a huge honor.

Growing up with strong female role models is always inspiring, and growing up, that was something I aspired to play.

I don't know if I'll ever get used to walking into the local shop or a local restaurant and having three or four people recognize me.

If I can be a role model and leader, I am happy to do that.

When I say I'm famous, I'm not kidding myself. I know my place in the celebrity kingdom - right at the bottom next to reality-show contestants, local politicians, and day-players on 'Law & Order.'

My filthy little secret is that I've always wanted to be famous and I don't get nervous being on TV.

I'm in the public eye. I'm recognised a small bit more. That's part and parcel of it.