Quotations about Fame
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Fame
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about fame. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"One day you are a signature; the next day, an autograph." Billy Wilder (American screenwriter and director, 1906-2002)
"Some people obtain fame, others deserve it." Doris Lessing (English writer, 1919-)
If you come to fame not understanding who you are, it will *define who you are.*destroy you.*earn you money.* Oprah Winfrey (American talk-show host, 1954-)
"Acquaintance lessens fame." Claudius (Roman emperor, 10BC-AD54)
"Critics! Those cut-throat bandits in the paths of fame." Robert Burns (Scottish poet , 1759-1796)
It used to be about trying to do something. Now it's about trying *to be someone.*to bake cakes.*to get likes.* Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister, 1925-2013
"Life is too short to remain unnoticed." Salvador Dali (Spanish painter, 1904-1989)
"You aren't famous until my mother has heard of you." Jay Leno (American TV host, 1950-)
There are no heroes *without an audience.*these days.*with funny hats.* Andre Malraux (French statesman, 1901-1976)
"Fame itself doesn't really afford you anything more than a good seat in a restaurant." David Bowie (English singer-songwriter, 1947-2012)
"You wanna be worshipped? Go to India and moo." Anon
"The main advantage of being famous is that when you bore people at dinner parties they think it is their fault." Henry Kissinger (American politician, 1923-)
"A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well known, and then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized." Fred Allen (American humorist, 1894-1956)
"Someone once asked me if my dream was to live on in the hearts of people, and I said I would prefer to live on in my apartment." Woody Allen (American film director, writer, and actor, 1935-)
Stardom isn't a profession; it's *an accident.*pure luck.*too badly paid.* Lauren Bacall (American actress, 1924-)
"Oh, the self-importance of fading stars. Never mind, they will be black holes one day." Jeffrey Bernard (English journalist, 1932-97)
"Oblivion: fame's eternal dumping ground." Ambrose Bierce (American writer, 1842-circa 1914)
"A legend in his own lunchtime." David Climie (English screenwriter, 1920-95) talking about British TV producer Dennis Main Wilson
"Becoming famous has taken the place of going to heaven." Jarvis Cocker (English musician, 1963-)
Fancy being remembered around the world for the invention of *a mouse!*a lightbulb!*a car!* Walt Disney (American animator and film producer, 1901-66)
"The best fame is a writer's fame: it's enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough that you get interrupted when you eat." Fran Lebowitz (American writer, 1946-)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Fame
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to fame. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Celebrity Slip-Ups: Hilarious Moments in the Spotlight
- Share amusing stories and videos of celebrity slip-ups, from red carpet mishaps to funny interview moments, highlighting the humorous side of fame.
- Funny Fan Encounters: When Admirers Get Creative
- Highlight some of the funniest and most bizarre encounters celebrities have had with their fans, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of admirers.
- Epic Fails on Social Media: Famous People Getting it Wrong
- Explore humorous examples of celebrities making mistakes on social media, from typos to accidental posts, emphasizing the human side of fame.
Serious Themes:
- The Impact of Fame on Personal Life: Balancing Public and Private
- Discuss the challenges celebrities face in balancing their public personas with their private lives, including the pressures and intrusions of constant scrutiny.
- The Psychology of Fame: Understanding Its Effects on Mental Health
- Address the psychological effects of fame, including both the positive aspects (such as validation and opportunities) and the negative impacts (such as stress, anxiety, and isolation).
- Fame and Influence: The Responsibility of Public Figures
- Explore the responsibilities that come with fame, including the influence celebrities have on their fans and society, and how they can use their platforms for positive change.
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