Duncan Jones Quotes

I am aiming high. I want to achieve a lot here, make history here, and make a name for myself at Everton.

I grew up believing that my parents helped change the world. I was so in awe of them, and I wondered how I could measure up. I mean, how do you change the world - again?

He who has done his best for his own time has lived for all times.

I'm honored that I'm in history, but I don't think it would mean anything if it doesn't change anything.

I like to aim for significance over success because rarely can you be significant and also successful, but many people can be successful and not significant.

My legacy isn't about what I did playing football, but how I use the opportunities that came from playing football.

I want to leave my own legacy, make my own trail.

I was clear about the fact that my first film should be 'big,' since it's the start of your whole career graph.

I think it just boils down to right place, right time, and just being able to break them big fights. Maybe it wasn't England's time, and right now, I feel like it's England's time.

I've always just wanted one shot, because you can turn that into something.

Time flies when you're changing the world.

I believe the first role you play helps you make a mark.

I don't want to be someone that, when people look back, they think, 'Yeah, cool, he made us jump around for a bit in 2010.'

I want to be an impact player and come out of the gates fast.

Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time;

It is not necessary to live. But to leave our names beyond that point. That is necessary.

I knew that someday I would be discovered.

I know I am old-fashioned, but I don't want to bring out a fashion line, I don't want to bring out an album. I just want to do the work as best as I can, and if that effects change for somebody, then that is great. I don't want to change the world.

We're only on the earth for a short period of time. Movies aren't enough. I want to take my success and parlay it into something bigger and better.

I dyed my hair this crazy red to bid for attention. It has become a trademark, and I've got to keep it this way.

I would rather do four films and be remembered for them than do 20 forgettable ones.

'Power' is Andy Bean's first television job, ever. Talk about sticking the landing at first go!

I don't like to do small things. If I'm going to do something, I'm going to really make an impact.

When I leave the NBA, I don't want my legacy to be, 'He won a championship ring.' I want my legacy to say, 'He played for the people. He gave everybody in the world hope that they can be just like him.'

I want to leave a mark on society.