“History teaches us that men behave wisely once they've exhausted all other alternatives. For most rock bands, the pursuit of wisdom's a low priority compared to fame, fortune and fornication.”
Billy Connolly - Hughie

“- Philip Henslowe: I need actors! Those of you who are unknown will have a chance to be known!
- Tavern Patron: What about the money, Mr. Henslowe?
- Philip Henslowe: It won't cost you a penny! Ha ha ha ha!”
Geoffrey Rush - Philip Henslowe

“It's money and adventure and fame. It's the thrill of a lifetime and a long sea voyage that starts at six o'clock tomorrow morning.”
Robert Armstrong - Carl Denham

“Greetings, citizens. We are living in the age where the pursuit of all values other than money, success, fame and glamour, has either been discredited or destroyed. Money, success, fame, glamour.”

Macaulay Culkin - Michael Alig

“- Cosmo Brown: The price of fame. You've got the glory, you gotta take the little heartaches that go with it. Now look at me: I've got no fame, I've got no glory, I've got no big mansions, I've got no money! But I've got - what have I got?
- Don Lockwood: I don't know, what have you got?
- Cosmo Brown: I gotta get out of here.”
Donald O'Connor - Cosmo Brown
Gene Kelly - Don Lockwood