Jorge Masvidal Quotes

Perhaps I shouldn't have been influenced by the idea that my name could be spread across the entire world.

Media is a powerful thing, and you see it with so many actors, where one role that brings them a lot of attention is sort of how they get defined.

Fame can amplify the message of art in a remarkable, meaningful way.

The higher your profile, the more people want you.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers.

I am the most popular man in Israel.

I feel like clout is something that builds up on your teeth.

I've never seen anybody win the game in the media. But at the same time, I understand what it could do for you, if you wanted to be someone who talks a lot.

To be an icon is a big job - it's beyond acting. And sometimes it pays, and sometimes it doesn't.

People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done.

Fame is a lot of fun, but it's not interesting. I loved being noticed and praised, even the banquets. But they didn't have anything that I wanted. After about six months, I found it boring.

It's not the money. It's not the fame. It's the influence.

I want to be an icon.

Before 'Gremlins,' I was a normal person, then within two weeks of the movie coming out, I couldn't walk into a store without people turning around and staring. It's exciting and also scary because everyone starts telling you how amazing you are.

I used to hear people say nobody can prepare you for fame, and it's actually very true. But there is such beauty that comes with it when you're able to use your platform in a positive way.

I don't think you can decide how famous or not you become.

I don't really care about having more fame than I have.

You don't choose your public; your public chooses you.

Not to rag on myself, but when people say, 'What does it feel like to be an icon?' I'm like, 'My dog does not think I'm an icon, my cat does not think I am an icon, my cousin does not think I am an icon.' I have a really lovely group of friends, and I just don't think about it.

Fame overcomes everything.

Fame is easy to acquire; impact is much more difficult.

That's a funny thing, fame. People definitely do treat you differently. When you begin to be successful, people say, 'Don't go changing.' Well, that's easy to say, but the fact is, you don't change at all - other people do.

I want to become more famous, even more famous.

I love being famous. It validates that I have something to say.

They may not like us, but they can't get away from knowing who we are.