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Quiz about Celebrity Quotes On Success
Quiz about Celebrity Quotes On Success

Celebrity Quotes On Success Trivia Quiz


You will need to identify the celebrity who coined a particular phrase. Quotes are related to the success that they achieved. All quotes are from interviews conducted by 'Forbes' magazine.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
lout62001
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
391,014
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "'May the Force be with you' is charming but it's not important. What's important is that you become the Force - for yourself and perhaps for other people."

This quote belongs to which American actor and producer who gained fame as Han Solo and Indiana Jones?
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Question 2 of 10
2. "Many people don't have the ability to be rich, because they're too lazy, or don't have the desire or the stick-to-itiveness. It's a talent. Some people have a talent for piano. Some people have a talent for raising a family. Some people have a talent for golf. I just happen to have a talent for making money."

Who is this often quoted bombastic individual that went on to become President of the United States?
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Question 3 of 10
3. "I'm very glad my mother didn't let me quit piano lessons at age 10. She said I wasn't old enough or good enough to make that decision, and she was right. I remember at the time I was shocked. I did not like that my mother said those things to me. But when I got the chance to play with Yo-Yo Ma or more recently with Aretha Franklin, I thought, I'm really glad she said what she did."

Which former American Secretary of State is this quote attributed to?
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Question 4 of 10
4. "Customers should complain more. You know, food's expensive nowadays. And these sommeliers come along with their thousand-page wine list and practically throw it in your lap. They're all businessmen and know that customers get intimidated and buy something overpriced. I say, always put them on the spot. 'You come back to me with a red wine at $30, $40. Come back to me with a choice'".

Which 'master' celebrity chef was responsible for this quote?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "What brought me into the TV business is what keeps me here and happy. You can learn something new every day if you have a really positive attitude."

This quote was made by which prominent American journalist who has worked for NBC, ABC, CBS and Yahoo! News?
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Question 6 of 10
6. "What have I done? I've blundered my way through life. So I have my picture on the wall. The minute I die, that picture will start to yellow and fade and eventually be gone. Blown in the wind and become part of the molecular structure of something else. These things we see as 'success', they're non-accomplishments."

Which Canadian, space-faring actor stated this quote?
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Question 7 of 10
7. "It's important to save your money. We need it for the long haul but too many Americans don't save and don't invest. It used to be that people would be proud of the fact that they were middle class. You'd have your church and buy a house and you had a car and everything else. Now, it's really, really tough. Everybody has financial issues except for the one percent."

Which actor with a "Fatal Attraction" was quoted as saying the above?
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Question 8 of 10
8. "I think the first half of my 20s I felt I had to achieve, achieve, achieve. A lot of men do this. I'm looking around now and I'm like, where am I running?"

This quote was spoken by which singer who wants to 'Rock Your Body'?
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Question 9 of 10
9. "You have a responsibility to your work, to your choices. Once you get to a certain level of quality and commitment, you don't want to go back and make Booty Call 7."

Which 'Hit the Road Jack' actor and comedian does this quote belong to?
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Question 10 of 10
10. "Success? I don't know what that word means. I'm happy. But success, that goes back to what, in somebody's eyes, success means. For me, success is inner peace. That's a good day for me."

This quote is assigned to which notable American actor who had roles in 'Training Day' and 'Malcolm X'?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "'May the Force be with you' is charming but it's not important. What's important is that you become the Force - for yourself and perhaps for other people." This quote belongs to which American actor and producer who gained fame as Han Solo and Indiana Jones?

Answer: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford is a native of Illinois whose Hollywood career has lasted in excess of fifty years. His career began in 1964 when he signed on with Columbia Pictures playing unimportant bit parts. His first known role was as a bellhop in the 1966 movie, 'Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round'. Other than his 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' blockbusters, he had major success with 'Bladerunner', among others. He was nominated in 1985 for Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his role as John Book in 'Witness' but did not win.
2. "Many people don't have the ability to be rich, because they're too lazy, or don't have the desire or the stick-to-itiveness. It's a talent. Some people have a talent for piano. Some people have a talent for raising a family. Some people have a talent for golf. I just happen to have a talent for making money." Who is this often quoted bombastic individual that went on to become President of the United States?

Answer: Donald Trump

Born in New York City and prior to becoming the American president, Donald Trump gained success as a businessman and television celebrity. While at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

In the late 1980s he became a billionaire primarily due to the real estate empire which he built. During the 1990s he encountered financial difficulty with his failing casinos. Trump was also a television personality with his 'Apprentice' shows in the 2000s but gave that up in 2015 to prepare for his presidential run.

Despite his political inexperience he won the presidential election in 2016 when not expected to do so.
3. "I'm very glad my mother didn't let me quit piano lessons at age 10. She said I wasn't old enough or good enough to make that decision, and she was right. I remember at the time I was shocked. I did not like that my mother said those things to me. But when I got the chance to play with Yo-Yo Ma or more recently with Aretha Franklin, I thought, I'm really glad she said what she did." Which former American Secretary of State is this quote attributed to?

Answer: Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice was the United States Secretary of State from 2005-2009 during the George W. Bush Administration. She is well educated with a master's degree in political science. Other than her achievements in politics she was known as a piano player who performed at diplomatic events which included a production for the Queen of England. Rice was also prominent in the private sector serving on the Board of Directors for top corporations such as Chevron, Charles Schwab, Hewlett Packard, Rand, Transamerica and others.
4. "Customers should complain more. You know, food's expensive nowadays. And these sommeliers come along with their thousand-page wine list and practically throw it in your lap. They're all businessmen and know that customers get intimidated and buy something overpriced. I say, always put them on the spot. 'You come back to me with a red wine at $30, $40. Come back to me with a choice'". Which 'master' celebrity chef was responsible for this quote?

Answer: Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity chef from Scotland who gained popularity on television cooking shows. He is known for his blunt comments and insults towards the contestants. Some of his shows include 'Hell's Kitchen', 'Kitchen Nightmares', 'Master Chef'. Ramsey has been awarded several Michelin Stars for excellence of his restaurants.

He has inspired many people to become more adventurous in the kitchen. According to Forbes he had annual earnings of 60 million in 2015 making him a huge success in his trade.
5. "What brought me into the TV business is what keeps me here and happy. You can learn something new every day if you have a really positive attitude." This quote was made by which prominent American journalist who has worked for NBC, ABC, CBS and Yahoo! News?

Answer: Katie Couric

Katie Couric has been a journalist since 1979 and has hosted on each of the 'Big Three' television networks. In 2004, she received an induction into the Television Hall of Fame. She attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a bachelor's degree in American Studies. Couric has interviewed many notable individuals and has been labeled as 'America's Sweetheart' mostly due to her position as co-anchor on NBC's 'The Today Show'.

In 2014, she was hired on as Global Anchor for 'Yahoo! News'.
6. "What have I done? I've blundered my way through life. So I have my picture on the wall. The minute I die, that picture will start to yellow and fade and eventually be gone. Blown in the wind and become part of the molecular structure of something else. These things we see as 'success', they're non-accomplishments." Which Canadian, space-faring actor stated this quote?

Answer: William Shatner

William Shatner is best known for his role as 'Captain James T. Kirk' on the 'Star Trek' TV program and subsequent movies. He was born in Montreal, Canada and studied Economics at McGill University. His career has spanned over sixty years and is also an author, director and producer.

Other than his 'Star Trek' fame he had a notable role as a sergeant in 'T.J. Hooker'. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2006 and has a star on The Hollywood Hall of Fame. In his later years he went on to become a musician and a celebrity pitchman.
7. "It's important to save your money. We need it for the long haul but too many Americans don't save and don't invest. It used to be that people would be proud of the fact that they were middle class. You'd have your church and buy a house and you had a car and everything else. Now, it's really, really tough. Everybody has financial issues except for the one percent." Which actor with a "Fatal Attraction" was quoted as saying the above?

Answer: Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas began his career as a television actor in 1969. He is the son of Kirk Douglas who is also an actor. His first major TV role was Inspector Steve Keller on 'The Streets of San Francisco' which aired from 1972-76. During the late seventies he started acting in movies and appeared in several including the iconic thriller 'Fatal Attraction' with Glenn Close in 1984.

Some of his other notable films include 'Basic Instinct' and 'Wall Street', the latter won him the Best Actor Award at the Academy Awards in 1988.

Other than his work in the film industry, he is a noted humanitarian and political activist.
8. "I think the first half of my 20s I felt I had to achieve, achieve, achieve. A lot of men do this. I'm looking around now and I'm like, where am I running?" This quote was spoken by which singer who wants to 'Rock Your Body'?

Answer: Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is an American singer from Memphis, Tennessee. He began his singing career at the age of 14 then became a member of NSYNC in 1995. The band became one of the most successful boy-bands of all time but Timberlake left in early 2002 to begin a solo career.

His first solo album titled, 'Justified' included top hits such as 'Cry Me a River' and 'Rock Your Body'. 2002 proved to be an eventful year as he also broke up with his long-time partner, Britney Spears. Later on, Timberlake went on to also become a record producer and actor.
9. "You have a responsibility to your work, to your choices. Once you get to a certain level of quality and commitment, you don't want to go back and make Booty Call 7." Which 'Hit the Road Jack' actor and comedian does this quote belong to?

Answer: Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx is a diversified American entertainer. He is an actor, musician, producer and comedian, beginning his career in 1989. He picked his stage surname out of respect for Redd Foxx. Foxx first appeared in comedy clubs followed by TV sitcoms and subsequently to movie acting. Among his most notable credits was his role as Ray Charles in the 2004 movie 'Ray' for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor. Jamie Foxx also found success as a musician with stints as a vocalist, piano player and keyboardist.

In 2017 he became the host and producer of the game show 'Beat Shazam'.
10. "Success? I don't know what that word means. I'm happy. But success, that goes back to what, in somebody's eyes, success means. For me, success is inner peace. That's a good day for me." This quote is assigned to which notable American actor who had roles in 'Training Day' and 'Malcolm X'?

Answer: Denzel Washington

Denzell Washington has been an actor since the 1980s and his first movie appearance was in 'Carbon Copy' (1981). During the 80s he also worked in television with a role in the medical show 'St. Elsewhere'. Subsequently, his film career took precedence and was credited with a blockbuster performance in the 1989 movie 'Glory'.

He acted in a litany of movies in the 1990s before winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Training Day' (2001). Washington also directed movies including 'Fences' in 2016 and has also worked in theater.
Source: Author lout62001

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