"I have no interest in Shakespeare and all that British nonsense... I just wanted to get famous and all the rest is hogwash"

This quote by Anthony Hopkins shows his mindset towards fame and success. He is dismissive of the conventional path to success, which includes studying and valuing the works of Shakespeare and other British authors. He indicates that he has no interest in this kind of education and rather selected to pursue popularity. He suggests that the standard course to success is not essential which fame is the only thing that matters. He likewise indicates that all the other aspects of success are trivial and are just "hogwash". This quote reflects his attitude towards popularity and success and his neglect for standard paths to success. It likewise reflects his belief that popularity is the only thing that matters and that all other elements of success are not important.