Quotes About Humility

I'm crazy about 'Breaking Bad,' but I wouldn't know how to write an episode of it.

I can't take credit for the success of my songs.

I don't care about power. I don't care about credit.

You have to take your ego out of it and say, do I want people to be obsequious to me or do I want to write good books? If it's the latter, you have to take criticism. It's annoying, but that's how to do good stuff; listen to other people.

I'm not arrogant enough to look back on my career and criticize my choices. It's really not my place.

I had a lot of success for many years, and the critics had been so kind. Sometimes it's good to get cut down to size a little bit.

I wasn't on stage to be worshipped or for people to look up to me. I was with the crowd.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

We aren't made to be worshipped as humans. I think that is why we see so many great artists crumble, because as humans, we are made to serve each other.

I was always looking for relatability, because I am not someone cut out for larger than life roles.

The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.

I don't think of myself as a leader. I am, but I don't think of myself that way. I'm not trying to belittle what I do, but I think of myself as a dancer first. I'll always be a dancer.

I'm not much of a dancer.

I've never said I was the best dancer, and I never said I was a good dancer.

I'm happy that people think of me as the greatest tap-dancer that ever lived. But it's just a rumor. Because the greatest dancer that ever lived knows everything, and I don't. I'm still learning. I still have a lot of work to do.

I am a bad dancer.

I am almost incredible at table football. It's nothing to be proud of.

It's great to be recognized when I'm looking for a table at a crowded restaurant, but I still don't put it to best use. I'm such a lump. I won't cut the line. It's my Catholic guilt. I gotta get used to it.

What I'm bringing to the pop table is that I'm not pretentious.

Nobody knows this, but the first actual purchase, after I signed my deal and called my bank account and heard how much money was in there - 'cause I was so broke and hungry - was Taco Bell.

I still have a 15¢ sticker on the frame of my law degree. It's tainted, so I just leave it in the basement.

Keep a cool head and maintain a low profile. Never take the lead - but aim to do something big.

It's always nice when you do something and it's well received as opposed to the other way which God knows happens to everybody. When the good times come around, you take a deep breath, appreciate it, but not take it too seriously.

I love doing great entertainment, but I like the joke to be on me. I don't want to take advantage of some poor person and dog 'em out and let the chips fall.