Quotes About Talent

I played football in the ninth and 10th grade. I looked a lot like Joe Namath, so I think my looks got me there more than my abilities.

Obviously, for Geffen, if it wasn't for us, it's quite possible that bands like Nirvana or Beck would not be on the label.

Dave Grohl is my favourite musician ever because I was a massive fan of Nirvana. I really admire him because he can play so many different instruments.

I would say that Cynthia Nixon is somebody I admire, and Toni Collette as well. Those women - their work inspires me, whatever they do.

Frank's bands could play the hardest stuff and make it seem like no big deal.

Somebody with no connection to the film industry may succeed, and somebody with all connections to the industry may not.

Genius is of no country.

There's no doubt about Prakash's abilities as a director.

Almost the moment he died, they put him in Playboy as one of the greatest drummers, which he was - there's no doubt about it. There's never been anybody since. He's one of the greatest drummers that ever lived.

No Doubt is one of the groups that I think everybody listens to, man, and everybody loves Gwen Stefani.

Cristiano is one of the best players of all-time - there's no doubt about it.

There's no doubt God gave me a gift, and I've taken advantage of it.

I could have been the next Babe Ruth. No doubt about it.

I've grown up having faith in youth because without that there is no future in football.

If someone decides to be a musician now, it means because there is no hope of money at the end of it, it means they really want to be a musician. And if someone is writing now, there is no hope for money at the end of it.

What makes Johnny Depp so brilliant is you truly have no idea what kind of character he's going to play next.

One is lucky to be born in a place where no one is doing it, because then you can say, 'Well, obviously I can write better than everyone else in high school.' You have no idea of the competition.

I have no idea what makes a director believe in me that I can sell these kind of roles.

I asked for a guitar when I was 8 years old for Christmas. I have no idea why. I never had any guitar heroes. I still don't. But there must have been something in me because I've been playing for 30 years.

I have no idea whether I'm any good or not. Still waiting, like most actors, for somebody to find out one day that I can't do it.

I can't make anything. I don't know how to make a dress. I couldn't go on a shoot and create an image. I can't write a script. I have so much admiration for people who can do these things, because I would have no idea where to start.

In L.A., people will recognize me for doing 'Girls,' but have no idea that I have ever done anything on Broadway or can sing or dance or any of that stuff.

Let me tell you what it is like playing against Messi. You are up against a footballer who can take the ball either side of you, and you have no idea which side that might be from any hint about his body-shape.

I had no intention of being an actor. I was quite good at it. I was pretty capable at other things but never any good at anything.