“Americans respect talent only insofar as it leads to fame, and we reserve our most fervent admiration for famous people who destroy their lives as well as their talent. The fatal flaws of Elvis, Judy, and Marilyn register much higher on our national applause meter than their living achievements. In Amerca, talent is merely a tool for becoming famous in life so you can become more famous in death - where all are equal.” PeopleWellsTalentBecomingHigherFameEqualAchievementToolsFlawsAdmirationReservesApplauseRegisterMeterFerventFatal FlawsBecoming Famous Author:Florence King
“I always wish to find great virtues where there are great talents, and to love what I admire.” WishVirtueTalentAdmireAdmirationGreat Talent Author:Elizabeth Montagu
“I know that great gifts come at a price, and that not all talent inspires admiration.” KnowsTalentInspireAdmirationGreat Gifts Book:Dark Aemilia Source: Dark Aemilia
“[Brad Furman] is incredibly collaborative, man. He's so respectful of talent, he has so much admiration for talent. He nurtures you, he lets you give input. Of course we'll debate if we disagree, that's just a healthy atmosphere to air your differences.” IfsMenGivingCoursesDifferencesAirTalentHealthyDebateAtmosphereAdmirationDisagreeNurtureRespectfulInputBrad Author:John Leguizamo
“There are many artists I would like to have the honour to cooperate with. To accompany Barbara Streisand or Paul McCartney or Elton John would be a dream for me as I have a lot of admiration for their voice, their talent and their charisma.” DreamWould BeArtistVoiceTalentAdmirationHonourAccompanyCharismaBarbaraStreisandBarbara Streisand Author:Richard Clayderman