Quotes On Fame

I don't get recognized often, but it's always flattering when it happens.

The bigger your career gets, the more you struggle with the idea that a lot of people see you the same way they see an iPhone or a Starbucks.

If I did slip up, the entire earth would fall off its axis, and it would entirely be my fault, and I would be put into pop star jail forever and ever.

I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous.

I'm Brian a lot more than I'm Paul Walker, which is awesome. When I hear, 'Hey Paul Walker!' my hair stands up on the back of my neck. It's uncomfortable. But when I hear, 'It's Brian!' it's cool. I like Brian.

In America they really do mythologize people when they die.

From the point of view of being in the public radar, comedians have fewer problems than other actors.

It's hard when you read an article saying bad things about you. It is as if someone is sticking a knife in your heart.

Winning an Oscar is an honor, but, between you and me, it does not make things easier.

When you're a pop star, it's a little conservative; you always have to stay in a box. You have fans that are five and fans that are 65; there are so many people wanting so many things.

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

Nothing pleases me more than when somebody who was awe-inspired to be working with me realizes I'm just another schmuck that they're bored of hanging out with on a set. I love that moment. I like it when that persistent illusion is smashed.