Famous Quotes

"Many medal winners dream of competing in a sport other than the one they're famous for."

Mary Lou Retton on Famous

More quotes about Famous

• "Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes."

  Andy Warhol on Famous

• "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous."

  Walt Disney on Famous

• "What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous."

  Voltaire on Famous

• "We all want to be famous people, and the moment we want to be something we are no longer free."

  Jiddu Krishnamurti on Famous

• "Famous, adj.: Conspicuously miserable."

  Ambrose Bierce on Famous

More quotes by Mary Lou Retton

• "I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do."

• "Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded."

• "Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success."