“I don't have a lot of respect for talent. Talent is genetic. It's what you do with it that counts.”
Martin Ritt

“What have I got? No looks, no money, no education. Just talent.”
Sammy Davis Jr.

When I first arrived in Hollywood, I met a studio executive who said, "Loved your work, Joe". When I asked what he had seen me in, he said, "Nothing".
Joseph Fiennes

“I like the fact that Chris Rock is one of the best stand ups ever and still is a really good actor. And a great professional and a good friend and a wonderful human being.”
Dennis Dugan On Chris Rock

“You can sometimes learn more working with less talented people, because you learn to survive.”
Jacqueline Bisset