Quotes About Recognition

Whoever has the power takes the noun while the less powerful get an adjective. No one wants her achievements modified.We all just want to be the noun.

It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing but I couldn't give it up because by that time I was too famous.

An actor's a guy who if you ain't talking about him ain't listening.

Winning the [Nobel] prize wasn't half as exciting as doing the work itself.

If a man wakes up famous he hasn't been sleeping.

We are at a point now where people respect us and respect our work - the guys want to sit down and watch women's matches.

I cleaned up my act, and I made this rap thing work for me. I thought people would respect me for that. But instead, it's, 'Oh, he's sold all these records, and now he thinks he's all that.'

I'm not Rihanna. I'm not cool. When people come up to me in the street, they often want a hug, not a photo, and they want that because they like my work.

My guess is the great majority of teachers would welcome a system where innovation is embraced, where their hard work and their students' achievement are applauded and rewarded.

Sometimes I'm fascinated with how famous my work could be while I'm not so famous.

You don't knock television, even if you don't always like what they make of your work. It makes all the difference between being an also-ran writer and very famous.

Whether you're an obstetrician or a third-grade teacher or a real estate agent, you know when you're doing good work. You're passionate about it.

There's nothing nicer than getting a round of applause for turning up for work. It's amazing! You start work, and people clap. Do you know what I mean? And then they stand up and clap at the end.

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

The Oscars are a lot different when you are a nominee. You walk around with this big smile on your face, and everyone, even people who work for rival film companies, tells you they voted for you.

Here are three classes of people: Those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.

Success goes hand in hand with appreciation. If someone we know succeeds at what he or she does, he will be congratulated . This will make him feel good and motivate him even further.

One day a year to recognize 364 other days of putting up with me, it doesn't seem fair. Thank you for working so hard and putting up with me.

Thank you for inviting me to take part in this special day.

I won't push myself to the person who only see me as nobody.

When people who don't know you hate you, that's when you know you're the best.

Sometimes it may not be possible to remind someone everyday about how special they are. On your birthday I am taking a chance to tell you that you are special, whether I tell you everyday or not. Happy Birthday.

You may have been born 18 years ago but you have become legitimate in this world only today. So cheers to that and Happy 18th Birthday!

Wishing you a very warm welcome to the womanhood!