12 Funniest Celeb Quotes About Fame

A lot of people think that fame is the end all be all and that attention and your moment in the spotlight is literally all you need for a wonderful life. Fame can definitely provide you with tons of adoration and money, too. But even in the best circumstances, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're having a great time 24/7. After all, some stars are so famous that just going into a grocery store causes a total scene. Let's be honest, we all have those days where we don't feel like making small talk with anyone, let alone have anyone staring at us. These 12 celebs have made some pretty funny statements about life as a celebrity.

12 Chris Rock

The comedian has never been afraid to say what he thinks. When discussing fame, that's no different. He has quipped, "I love being famous… It's almost like being white!"

11 John Mayer

The soulful singer has sounded off an airplane travel. He has said that since no one can figure out which celebrities are traveling where and when and on which flights, the paparazzi find out when you're in a specific airport -- just like your fans do. It sounds like it's not exactly the most fun experience on the planet.

10 Kristen Stewart

Okay, so Kristen Stewart's quotes about fame aren't actually funny at all, they're kind of sad. But here you go anyway: "Control issues make me so nervous. It's not knowing what's going to happen. So what people were seeing was what happens when you are terrified. My palms sweat, my knees shake, I don't think I can stand in my heels, I'm breathing heavily, I feel nauseous. I'll be so nervous and then my body creates something to calm me down and I get so tired."

9 Zayn Malik

The former One Direction star has discussed fame in such a way that you totally wonder if you could ever truly get used to it. He has said,"It's that thing that we've sometimes talked about - when you hear yourself on the radio or see yourself on the front of a magazine - and you sometimes don't get it; you can't believe it's actually happening to you. Even the girls running down the street still doesn't really hit you. It's like, 'No, they can't be running for me; for us.' It's really strange, and it's hard to put into words, but it's almost like you know it's happening and you know you should believe it, but you almost don't."

8 Robert Pattinson

Sounds like the actor started to really feel the pressure when he shot to fame thanks to the Twilight films. He has said, “It worries me, because the whole Twilight thing keeps getting bigger and bigger, and now it's so big that even my own ego can't cope with it… A certain amount of success you can mentally deal with, but there's a point where you think, 'Jesus Christ, what is this? I'm not that great!'”

7 George Clooney

George Clooney is one of the biggest stars around which is probably great a lot of the time, but it also means that he can't just head outside and take a walk like a normal person. That might seem like a big deal until you can't do it. Luckily he has some prime real estate on Lake Cuomo that should be pretty private. He has said, “I haven't walked in Central Park for 15 years. I'd like to, you know?”

6 Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, but according to her, fame was always somewhere on the horizon. She initially started out acting before switching to pursuing a music career, and then had the opportunity to head back to acting once she made it as a popstar. She has been extremely open about her life and about her thoughts about the entertainment industry. She has said: "I've always been famous it's just no one knew it yet." So have we!

5 Johnny Depp

Considering how big of a star he is, Johnny Depp is pretty private. He's rich enough that he owns a private island in the Bahamas and also a private village in France. He makes getting around as a famous person sound a little stressful/exciting: “It's a little bit like living like a fugitive. Everything has to be some sort of strategy. To get you into the hotel, to get you out of the hotel, to get you into the restaurant, to get you out of the restaurant.”

4 Jared Leto

The musician and actor is no stranger to fame, since he's been in the spotlight for several decades now. He's no stranger to the rumor mill, either, especially when it comes to his dating life, although he seems to think that's pretty standard. He has joked that you've totally made it when people speculate about your love life.

3 Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt became an overnight star when he landed his role in Thelma and Louise in 1991 and things were never the same. Of course, most of what changed is probably really awesome stuff, but being thought of as a good looking symbol probably feels a little weird some of the time as well. Brad has said: "Fame makes you feel permanently like a girl walking past construction workers."

2 Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger is famous for being an American diplomat and political scientist. He served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as United States Secretary of State. He knows a thing or two about being famous, albeit for different reasons than a lot of people on this list: "The nice thing about being a celebrity is that, if you bore people, they think it's their fault."

1 Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham continues to be relatable despite living a pretty crazy life, especially when she's talking about fame. Lena makes it clear that no matter how famous you are, other famous people are still interesting as ever. She has said,"I always thought if you had any real proximity to famous people that your obsession with them would wane - like I thought: 'If I'm able to go to the Golden Globes then I won't want to Google Matthew McConaughey's early relationships for hours before I go to bed'. But it has just gotten worse." Interesting.