Mario Balotelli Quotes

There's so much craziness that comes along with being a movie star that you can get so confused. Unless you've spent your whole life waiting to be the centre of attention, it's pretty terrifying.

'In the Making' reveals the truth about 'being in the limelight' as a young celebrity.

I got sick of being famous. It is not a desirable 'job.'

I don't like being a celebrity.

I'm uneasy with fame so I do my best to avoid places that will bring me more attention.

Becoming famous was never what I wanted to do. There's a lot of things that come with fame - it's what people in the limelight have to do.

I don't feel comfortable with the kind of celebrity that has come my way - and I'm not very good at it, either.

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

I just don't feel comfortable anymore with the kind of attention that I'm getting. It's purely the numbers of people that want a bit of the Cure or want a bit of me.

I really hate the duties of being a celebrity, like getting dressed up for the red carpet.

First of all, plain and simple, you have no real idea of what it means to be famous until you become famous. It's a double-edged sword. Obviously there are a lot of amazing things about fame, but there are also a lot of challenging things about it.

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

Honestly, man, I'm not somebody who wants the celebrity. I could really care less about that stuff. I know everyone says it, but I get overwhelmed by it all sometimes.

Sure, every young person dreams about being famous, but nobody wants to be famous - unless they're Zsa Zsa Gabor - every single moment of every single day.

We were under scrutiny when Stephen became rich and famous. The media were in the house, and camera leads were absolutely everywhere - it was just nightmarish.

I've always tried to be the same person I was before I won Wimbledon, but it has been very difficult.

I am not this big celebrity, but it gets really crazy. You have to go through the nuts of blowing up, in a sense, and then figuring out how to live your life with that.

I think when I was younger, I wanted to be a star, until I became a star, and then it's a lot of work. It's work to be a star. I don't enjoy the stardom part. I only enjoy the creative process.

I mean, it's a bit of a double-edged sword being a celebrity and being an actor as I'm sure you know. Your public laundry is constantly aired out and I thought that maybe I could do some good.

I was born into big celebrity. It could only diminish.

The worst thing about being famous is the invasion of your privacy.

I'm just grateful I didn't have to spend my early 20s in front of paparazzi cameras.

The idea of being famous is a lot better than the reality.

I feel for those 19-year-olds who get thrust into the limelight that young.

To be a celebrity, I couldn't think of anything more cringe-worthy.