When the success of 'Crazy Rich' hit, it's like everybody knows exactly who you are, and the way that they speak to you is different. I've stayed the same throughout. It's just people's perception of you changes.
Since 'School of Rock' opened, for the first time in my career, ever, really, I've had a lot of projects offered to me. It's extraordinary. Normally, I've initiated them all myself.
Success has affected my self-definition in that I have more money. Writers pooh-pooh that idea, but it's a huge deal.
I discovered what I call the Bill Gates effect. That is, the more successful you are, the uglier you get.
After the success of 'Krishnan Love Story,' I have decided to work only on good films.
When you get some easy baskets, the basket definitely looks like it's much larger.
Popularity disarms envy in well-disposed minds. Those are ever the most ready to do justice to others who feel that the world has done them justice. When success has not this effect in opening the mind, it is a sign that it has been ill deserved.
Everything looks nicer when you win. The girls are prettier. The cigars taste better. The trees are greener.
Even my older brothers' early success 10 years ago didn't change me since there was such an age difference.
