Quotes About Talent

There's a great difference between being popular and being an artist.

We still have to overcome the notion that a clarinet squeaks. People need to remember what a beautiful instrument it is, including in popular music.

I've only written 30 songs or something. Dylan's written over 500 songs. There's no comparison. He's the Shakespeare of rock 'n' roll and popular music.

If you're not hiring from some groups of the population, then you're obviously missing out.

In a population of over one billion, there are 12-15 names that have the potential to be main leads in Hindi films. I am within the minority of the minority.

Eliminating global poverty will need the talent and potential of all, not just half the population.

China, if they decide to do something, they do it. Not only in football but whatever it is. If you think about the billion population, there must be Messis or Ronaldos out there. There must be many talented football players out there.

Portland is a two-hour flight from L.A. It has wonderful talent, and it hasn't been shot to death. I'm all in favor of it becoming a serious player in the industry.

I like Jaco Pastorius' 'Portrait of Tracy.' He was this bass player who played jazz fusion. He was the dopest bass player who ever lived.

I was a child prodigy. Like Michelangelo, who could draw a perfect circle at age five. I was extremely gifted. I could paint a perfect portrait of someone at age five.

I'm very envious of the few artists who are any good and still do portraits.

I think once you get noticed as an actor you get roles irrespective of the characters you portray.

Irrespective of my looks and age, they'll like me if I portray my character well.

I have always had huge respect for comedians/comediennes. It's because comedy is very hard to portray.

Actors like me endeavour to look for great roles and portraying them to the best of our ability. At times, it's noticed; at times, it's not.

I've been fortunate to play with many great players, including Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal.

Portugal have a mix of players and talent, which is what Portuguese players and coaches are often about. It's like play-ground football.

I argued that I didn't have any of the attributes to pose for cheesecake. I said I would have to make good on my acting ability, which was the only attribute I could offer.

I think you can't be really posh and be an interesting actor. I'm a bit of a posh rough.

I do want people to think of me as an actor, not just a posh actor who does posh parts.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

The NBA has never drafted a player for defense. At any position, even at center.

I can play in a number of positions, on the left, as a No 10, or off the right.

Obviously, it's important for any team that wants to be really successful to try to have the best players that they possibly can in all positions, and I think Alisson is definitely one of the best in the world in his position.