Spotlight Quotes - page 4

By the end of an intense four years at UCLA, I had co-authored a new math proof, which the media, in fact, loved. As it turned out, math itself blazed my entry back into the spotlight and consequently into wonderful acting jobs like 'The West Wing' and others. You just never know, do you? (Danica McKellar)
Hosting the Olympic Games of course guarantees the world's attention, but there is more to it than simply bathing in the global spotlight. Most importantly, host cities can use the opportunity to create a positive and lasting legacy, resulting in both tangible and intangible returns to local communities. View quote
Eduardo Paes
I'm not a fan of Dr. Seuss's better-known work, but his fables leave me awe-struck. 'Ten Tall Tales' is a collection of stories where his trademark anarchy is combined with a tautness of writing that shines an affectionate yet uncompromising spotlight on some of the absurdities of human behaviour. View quote
Giles Andreae
Kerouac was the cowboy that inspired the whole Beat Generation, and highlighted and put the spotlight on all of these minds that didn't really know what they were doing at the time, but accomplished something much bigger than what they ever foresaw. View quote
Garrett Hedlund
I have taken a break from the media spotlight for the past few years. View quote
Gemma Ward
When you have a chef that wants to be in the spotlight, maybe after one or two appearances on a show, they think they're at a certain level that they haven't reached yet in the kitchen. Shows like 'Top Chef', 'Hell's Kitchen' have helped bring attention to the culinary world. View quote
Geoffrey Zakarian
When I was younger, I actually wanted to be in the spotlight. To have people want me, want to have a piece of me. View quote
Jane Lynch
I do have a couple of pets, but I am determined to keep them out of the media spotlight. View quote
Jason Gann
It's the off-the-court spotlight in terms of having people look at you in terms of analyzing every little thing you do in your life, or having less privacy in your day-to-day activities, that's an area I need to get more accustomed to. View quote
Jeremy Lin
I get scared of a lot of attention. I get scared of the spotlight. And I'm not talking about on the basketball court. View quote
Jeremy Lin
Untested assumptions and lazy habits of thought can be shown up, once put in a spotlight of a different hue. (Julian Baggini)
You'd think I'd have been happiest in my life playing music in front of 50,000 people at Gillette Stadium. But let me tell you, it's an odd feeling to feel alone in the spotlight. View quote
Kenny Chesney
The first time I went out under the spotlight, I was proper freaked out. View quote
Katy B
Unfortunately, if you don't want to be in the spotlight, get out of it. View quote
Lance Bass
I don't live with earplugs. I don't like the spotlight - but I like overhearing conversations. View quote
Louise Gluck
Growing up in the public spotlight and having insecurities like every other girl, I really know what it's like to feel self-conscious. View quote
Mandy Moore
The difference is that with fame comes a spotlight, one which has recently made it impossible to ignore the fact that more and more of those folks we place on pedestals aren't even pausing to consider an option other than lying. View quote
Michael Musto
I've known the glory of the stage and the glory of the spotlight. I still crave it. I want to be on 'American Bandstand' and 'Soul Train' as a solo artist. As a producer, songwriter and arranger, I help other artists say what they want to say. But on my records, I say what I want to say. View quote
Narada Michael Walden
Having shaved my head for the role put a spotlight on me. View quote
Persis Khambatta
There comes a time when even icons, if they choose to do so, should be allowed to enjoy life out of the spotlight. View quote
Robert Osborne
In my circle of friends, I've always been loud and funny and talkative. But as soon as I step out of that circle, I get very quiet and introspective. I don't want the spotlight on me. (Rosie Perez)
It's amazing to be able to play the sport that I grew up loving so much and that I have a strong passion for. I'm just having a ball. There's a lot of pressure that comes with being in the spotlight and being a superstar and a role model, but I'm enjoying it. View quote
Reggie Bush
As people get older and fall out of the spotlight, people's memory of them changes. View quote
Seth Green
Out of all artists, authors are the least trained for the spotlight. Wanting attention isn't a requisite part of the package. View quote
Sloane Crosley
Who I was back then, when I started on 'One Tree Hill,' is so different from who I am now. Coming off Laguna, being 19 years old, and thrown into this odd, ridiculous spotlight, wasn't for me. There have always been haters, and people don't want to give you a chance or the benefit of the doubt, but this show gave me an opportunity. View quote
Stephen Colletti