Los Angeles, Dec 1 (NationPress) Adam Sandler, one of the most talented actors in Hollywood, revealed that his journey into acting was driven by a desire for fame.

The 59-year-old star shared that at the outset of his comedy career, he aspired to attract attention similar to that of Eddie Murphy, but over time, his focus shifted to prioritizing quality work.

In an interview with the Sunday Times Culture magazine, he stated: "As a child, I was completely intent on achieving fame."

"At the age of 17, when I ventured into stand-up comedy, I longed for the recognition Eddie Murphy received — strolling down the street with people exclaiming, ‘Wow!’ That kind of acknowledgment would signal to my friends and family that I had succeeded, and that was my initial ambition."

"So yes, fame was my goal, but after a few years, the desire to excel became paramount. That became my true aspiration.”

Sandler, who shares two daughters, Sunny and Sadie, with his wife Jackie, mentioned that balancing personal challenges while working can be a struggle, especially when on a film set, according to femalefirst.co.uk.

He remarked: "Maintaining a cheerful demeanor while grappling with personal struggles isn’t simple… Honestly, no part of me, not at all, wakes up thinking, ‘I wish this hadn’t occurred.'

"But we all have real lives, with our own ups and downs. People often miss that point. You might be physically present, yet your mind could be elsewhere due to the pressures of work. However, that’s a challenge faced in any profession.”

His co-star from Jay Kelly, George Clooney, concurred, reminiscing about the grueling 17-hour filming days on the set of E.R..

George shared, “You can’t afford to be unwell. I never missed a day.”

He recounted an incident where Julianna Margulies received a call on set informing her of the passing of someone very dear to her.

He added, “She was in tears. Yet, we had to perform a lengthy, comedic scene — involving an arrow lodged in someone’s head. She hung up, wiped her tears, nailed the scene, and then broke down again. You must never let them see you sweat.”

On another note, Sandler commented on the current landscape for comedy films, stating that it's not as straightforward to get a comedy project approved nowadays.

He said: “The excitement surrounding comedies isn’t as vibrant as it was 15 years ago. It’s become a numbers game, and comedies simply aren’t landing as effectively as before. Nevertheless, many are still in production — they’re cost-effective to produce. But the landscape has certainly changed.”