Quotations about Film Stars
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Film Stars
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 film stars. 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)
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie." Al Pacino (American actor, 1940-)
"The only thing more intimidating than a huge international film star is your mother-in-law." Benjamin Walker (American actor, 1982-)
"There is no other *occupation*calling*place* in the world that so closely resembled enslavement as the career of a film star." Louise Brooks (American actress, 1906-85)
"I am not the usual film star who enters *politics*a room*a studio* just for the heck of it." Kirron Kher (Indian actress and politician, 1952-)
"Nothing is impossible. The *word*book*dog* itself says I'm possible." Audrey Hepburn (British actress, 1929-1993)
"Fame should be left to the film stars." Alexander McQueen (British fashion designer, 1969-2010)
"A lot of film stars are just playing themselves in different frocks." Imelda Staunton (English actress,1956-)
"I almost choke on my popcorn when I hear film stars, who walk on red carpets as much as the rest of us do on zebra crossings, criticising youngsters who crave fame." Julie Burchill (English journalist and writer, 1960-)
"The film makers are the true movie stars." Logan Lerman (American actor, 1992-)
"All students of disaster movies know that nothing survives these natural onslaughts except *cats*cockroaches*the mayor* and the highest paid film stars." Simon Jenkins (British author, 1943-)
"Can't act. Slightly bald. Also dances." Unknown studio official describing Fred Astaire
"I had *the radio*my shoes*a bikini* on." Marilyn Monroe (American actress, 1926-62) when asked if she really had nothing on in a calendar photograph
"It's not what I do, but the way I do it. It's not what I say, but the way I say it." Mae West (American film actress, 1892-1980)
"My Aunt Minnie would always be punctual and never hold up production, but who would pay to see my Aunt Minnie?" Billy Wilder (American screenwriter and director, 1906-2002) on Marilyn Monroe's lack of punctuality
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Film stars
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to film stars. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- On-Set Pranks: Hilarious Antics of Film Stars
- Share amusing stories of on-set pranks pulled by film stars, highlighting the lighter side of filming and the playful nature of actors behind the scenes.
- Funny Award Show Moments: Laugh-Out-Loud Star Shenanigans
- Highlight some of the funniest moments from award shows, showcasing film stars' unexpected and humorous behavior during these prestigious events.
- Embarrassing Auditions: When Big Stars Had Epic Fails
- Explore humorous anecdotes about film stars' embarrassing or funny audition experiences before they became famous, emphasizing the human side of Hollywood icons.
Serious Themes:
- The Journey to Stardom: Hard Work and Perseverance
- Discuss the often challenging journey to becoming a film star, highlighting the dedication, hard work, and perseverance required to succeed in the film industry.
- The Impact of Fame: Navigating Public and Private Life
- Address the impact of fame on film stars' lives, exploring how they balance public personas with private lives and the pressures that come with being in the spotlight.
- Role Models and Influence: The Responsibility of Film Stars
- Explore the influence film stars have on society and culture, discussing their responsibilities as role models and their potential to drive social change and inspire audiences.
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