“- 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

“- Bonnie: You look like Nick Lang
- Nick Lang: Really? Do you like Nick Lang?
- Bonnie: I used to when I was little. Now I like Mel Gibson.”
Christina Ricci - Bonnie
Michael J. Fox - Nick Lang

“Come on, Nelson. Why can't I be a star? What does a star do? Nothing. Look at the camera, flash! Smile at the camera, flash! Look at everybody, big eyes! Say nothing. Stars don't do, stars just be.”
Leleti Khumalo - Sarafina

“- John Van Horne: I'm just an untalented old has-been.
- Dorothy Michaels: Were you ever famous?
- John Van Horne: No.
- Dorothy Michaels: Then how can you be a has-been?”
George Gaynes - John Van Horn
Dustin Hoffman - Dorothy Michaels

“The plane started to rattle and shake, and everyone on board was crying, and praying. And I just sat there. Sat there thinking that when Sam opened that paper it was going to be Clooney's face on the front page. Not mine.”

Michael Keaton - Riggan