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Famous Quotes

Most Famous Quotes of All Time!

Fame feels strange even to those who have lived with it for years, according to these quotes, one voice recalls a sudden surge of recognition decades ago, while another admits the word itself just feels odd to hear. Read more Best quotes on public life.

There is no celebrity quite as powerful as the local, homegrown celebrity.

Quotes by Tony Wilson

It was a dream come true to wear the famous colours of FC Barcelona.

Quotes by Toni Duggan

If you don't get famous when you're a kid, it makes the transition to adult actor easier.

Quotes by Tom Guiry

I'm largely interested in people who are just great actors, and they're not necessarily hugely famous.

Quotes by Tobias Menzies

Musicals are famous for being in a constant state of flux.

Quotes by Tim Curry

Celebrity damages private life.

Quotes by Tim Berners-Lee

Jason Lee is the most famous actor from Hawaii I can think of.

Quotes by Tia Carrere

I don't do ski racing to be famous.

Quotes by Ted Ligety

I got the famous Oprah hug!

Quotes by Taylor Lautner

I certainly don't consider myself famous.

Quotes by Tana Ramsay

I don't feel famous.

Quotes by Tamara Feldman

If you're famous, you're not free.

Quotes by Tadanobu Asano

I don't do the whole, 'Put my name on it, make me famous' thing.

Quotes by T-Pain

I have never wanted to be famous, as such - fame is a by-product.

Quotes by Steve Coogan

Sweden is famous for many things - but not fashion.

Quotes by Stefan Persson

I like twinsets, and I'm famous for always wearing crop tops.

Quotes by Sophie McShera

I didn't want to be a performer. I didn't want to be famous.

Quotes by Sophie B. Hawkins

Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly.

Quotes by Simeon Strunsky

I liked myself much more before I got famous. I was much friendlier and had more energy.

Quotes by Sia

I'll be the songwriter for pop stars and then they can be the front person and I don't have to be famous.

Quotes by Sia

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the common thread in these "famous" quotes?
Each one grapples with fame feeling strange or separate from a person's actual sense of self, even after years of being well known.
Is there a quote about fame feeling like an odd word?
Yes -- one speaker admits the word itself sounds weird to them because, in their own mind, they're simply themselves, nothing more.
Is there a quote about a specific peak moment of fame?
Yes -- one recalls a sudden surge to a new level of recognition in a specific year, more famous than they'd ever been before.
What does the quote about close friends and family say?
It notes that the people closest to the speaker find their level of fame almost hard to believe, highlighting the gap between public image and private life.
How could these quotes be used?
They work as a caption with a bit of Attitude about staying grounded, or paired with the Best or Latest lines on fame -- there's also a related Shayari collection for the same theme in a different style.

Others note how surreal it is when close friends and family still find their level of fame hard to believe. See Attitude and Latest quotes for more.