Washington, Apr 3 : While many Hollywood stars shy away from public, Nicolas Cage has invited fans to approach him when he''s out with his family - because he wants to teach his kids to appreciate the people who helped him become a successful actor.

Cage insists on behaving politely and graciously when he meets with fans because he credits them for his what he has achieved in life.

"I let my kids know that the people we meet, and who say, ''Hi'', they make it possible for us to live our lives and to eat," Contactmusic quoted him, as saying.

"So we have to be thankful and be positive when we meet them, and that''s important for people in my line of work.

"Let''s be happy about these people... be thankful for them," he added. (ANI)