Quotes About Success

These people dissing Dr. Dre, they need to get off their cell phones for about a week and come back to reality. They have no idea. Do what he did and then talk to me.

I want to open an eye or two about what being an actor is really like because it's not all red carpets and photo shoots. It's like trying to get that job and going from job to job.

I'm more interested in photographing people who have done something, like writers or directors - even billionaires - as long as I can study them before I photograph them.

If you recognize a photograph by me, I'm a failure.

It's true to say that I'm a budding young actor. But I'd rather get my name out there because of my acting rather than who I'm being photographed with.

I know when I go out and wear a pretty dress and get photographed, I'm going to be in the press, which will help with my business.

Many people when I started didn't believe I was a good fashion photographer, and probably they still think that.

Well, now I'm an old photographer and I still don't sell.

When people ask how have I kept on top, I have to say with the help of every photographer, make-up artist and hairdresser I've ever worked with.

When you put an individual on the cover of a big picture magazine, like 'Life of Look', their career skyrocketed. As a photographer, you were very empowered; people came to you, bowing to you and what you represented.

When The Cranberries got really big in Ireland, it became difficult for me to be there with all the photographers and paparazzi.

Why did I take fashion photographs? I thought it was fun. And there was a lot of money.

I was not getting work, even after auditioning for films. So I started working in a studio as a photographer; I assisted a cinematographer for two ads. I was thinking that I will get into photography or cinematography or assist someone. But then the 'Dangal' offer came, and I was busy with the auditions.

I consider myself very lucky. I'm known for photographing celebrities, but, in a nutshell, my first love is photography.

I never tried to revolutionise photography; I just do what I do and keep my fingers crossed that people will like it.

Ive been in photography for over 20 years now, and I dont think people commission me because of my name. At some point, the commissions would have dried up if I didnt do what I do well.

I never imagined playing in El Clasico. I used to watch the games and look at photos, and I used to say how incredible to play in it was.

Everywhere I go, people ask me for photos and autographs, saying I inspired them to start training. Boris Johnson says his sons started boxing after seeing me - how cool is that?

A lot of actors do that - they blame their failure on their agents or their photos. But that is just putting off the real issues.

I don't think of myself as a character actress - that's become a phrase which means you've had it.

I've always been very - for lack of a better phrase - hit-seeking, hit-driven.

You've heard the phrase 'There are no small roles, just small actors?' Well, I kind of disagree. There are small roles, but when you get a lot of them in a row, you can become a pretty successful actress, and that's what I've done.

I always love that phrase, 'Oh, this is a good idea, but it's execution dependent.' As if anything in life is not execution dependent. Breathing is execution-dependent.

I was a contestant on 'The Apprentice: Martha Stewart' and more than her telling me I learned from her that authenticity is key. She had a huge issue with a contestant using the phrase 'fake it 'til you make it' and fired her that same episode. She taught me that you can't fake being a master of your craft.