Quotes

On his life:
“I became an actor, and because I had success as an actor, I became famous. I was acting for quite a while before I became famous; television made me famous. I guess that it’s television that is responsible for everyone’s desire to be famous."

 

“I’m an actor, and I’ve created a lasting and memorable character called Frasier, who is not me, but who most people think is. So when I have a chance to play something that’s different, I embrace it because it’s fun.”

 

Others:
“I think it’s your duty to overcome what you inherit in life.”

 

It’s the David Copperfield line, “Am I going to be master of my fate, or its victim?” I’m not gonna be the victim, though I’ve felt victimized - a lot.”

 

“Apologies are pointless, regrets come too late. What matters is that you can move on, and you can grow.”

 

“Fame obviously has become a premium in everyone’s life. Everybody thinks they deserve it, everybody thinks they want it and most people don’t really enjoy it once they get it.”

 

“It takes a very strange person to enjoy fame, with all the by-products that come with it. It’s not necessarily a thrill.”

 

“Life is supposed to get tough.”

 

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