Quotes About Talent

a Hungarian girl with a completely unjustified belief in her own genius.

I didn't always agree with Sheila's views, but I had to admire her political talent.

Jim Carrey, a comic genius, has a harder time overcoming the public's desire for him to be funny simply because he's so good at it.

Personal distinction is the only passport to the society of the great. Whether this distinction arise from fortune, family, or talent, is immaterial; but certain it is, to enter into high society, a man must either have blood, a million, or a genius.

Genius without education is like silver in the mine.

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.

whatever you become be good at it

Great Modesty often hides great Merit.

He said I appeared a young man of promising parts, and therefore should be encouraged;

For me there is no supremacy in art. When fifty artists have contrived to be supreme, supremacy is impossible.

Genius is nothing more than common faculties refined to a greater intensity. There are no astonishing ways of doing astonishing things. All astonishing things are done by ordinary materials.

Jamie Foxx. He's been very much a mentor and friend, and we've worked together several times. He's just been such an influence in my career. There's nothing that man can't do, and that's something I would like to reflect in my career.

Fixing our schools must begin with reforming the way we attract talent to teaching.

Working with the cast of 'Glee' was inspiring. To be around a group of kids who work so hard and love what they do is so refreshing.

I am happy that two newcomers are being introduced with 'Vaisakham.' New talent bode well for the industry, as they bring refreshing content.

Movie directing is a perfect refuge for the mediocre.

I deserved the National Award for 'Border,' but got it for 'Refugee.'

I've personally never wanted to be 'the babe', and refuse to let vanity get in the way of my acting because I don't see my job as being a beautiful person.

I come from a cycling background. I happened to be good at it; the opportunities came my way. It wasn't something I necessarily searched to be involved in; it wasn't a dream. I just had an opportunity which you couldn't refuse.

If critics were harder on the musicians that they love, there would be better songs. But as they grow older and they lose their talent, critics refuse to let them know that and protect them, and they get to the point where they put out music that just isn't up to the levels where they've already been.

I have the highest regard for Meryl Streep as an actress and think she's a fabulous person as well.

I regard myself as an actress but, obviously, not in the Dame Judi Dench league. That isn't a problem because I don't think we are ever likely to be up for the same part!

I believe Sam Peckinpah is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and I hold him in high regard.

There used to be a certain condescension to Mozart. His music was regarded as pleasant. He was a porcelain figure playing a porcelain harpsichord.