I have always felt it was a handicap for oppressed peoples to depend so largely upon a leader, because unfortunately in our culture, the charismatic leader usually becomes a leader because he has found a spot in the public limelight.
I have zero desire to be in the limelight.
It's a big change for a country boy like me, to be in the limelight in New York City. It was most definitely a tough adjustment.
I'd rather stay out of the limelight until I've done something I feel proud of.
Put a rogue in the limelight and he will act like an honest man.
There is a time and place for being in the limelight. As far as being away from the spotlight, well, a certain air of exclusivity is always good.
The heart and the mind. . . what an enigma.
When a young artist is ready, one has to bring him into the limelight.
I served. And now it's time for the new man to serve. I have zero desire to be in the limelight.
It's tough for those celebrity couples. It's really hard. My wife wasn't in the limelight, which made it easier. . . the key is to keep it happy, light, and fun.
Honestly, I just think we all have special gifts, everyone. You know, obviously, some are more noticeable than others and that's why there's the limelight. Everybody's in it.
Hmm, limelight. . . No, I'm not Sienna Miller or Angelina Jolie. I'm very lucky and happy, but I still find it very difficult to get good scripts and good roles. It's really a jungle out there.
Crises have a way of thrusting into the limelight hitherto obscure persons, and giving them, for a long or short period, a leading role.
At no time and in no circumstances should a Communist place his personal interests first; he should subordinate them to the interests of the nation and of the masses. Hence, selfishness, slacking, corruption, seeking the limelight, and so on, are most contemptible, while selflessness, working with all one's energy, whole-hearted devotion to public duty, and quiet hard work will command respect.
I'm always honest, whether I'm in the limelight or not
I don't really like the limelight.
She was an auxiliary nurse but training to be a true nurse because that was her calling, to serve mankind. She was a Martha. There were Marys and Marthas, but Marys got all the limelight because of being Christ's handmaiden, but Marthas were far more sincere.
Let me say that the credit belongs to the boys in the back rooms. It isn't the man who sits in the limelight like me who should have the praise.
I think Ricky Williams had his time in the limelight. And I think it was good for what it was worth, and that was that.
Being in the limelight has its minuses.
