Quotes About Recognition

I want to put a face to my music, I don't want to be a faceless producer or faceless artist.

I think gratitude is a big thing. It puts you in a place where you're humble.

There were plenty of people who didn't know that I played for United. I'm not one of those people that puts themselves out there. And I was never satisfied to be playing for United at 14 or 15; I wanted to play for Manchester United's senior team.

The hoopla with all the award season is kind of mind-boggling. It kind of puts you on your heels.

One of my comics is read by more people - around 70,000 - than will see my entire run at Manhattan Theater Club. That puts things in perspective.

Defensive awards and accolades aside, to have your jersey retired puts you in a position where you'll be known forever.

When I came here in 2008, nobody knew who I was. I didn't know who I was. I was just enjoying the moment and I won. So, now, coming back being the person I am with all the accomplishments, it kind of puts things in perspective.

In terms of the production, the style I use is what I see as the 'Lisa Stansfield sound' and I would hope that when anyone puts on one of my songs they don't even have to listen to my voice to know this is a Lisa Stansfield song, because of the way it sounds.

Things like putting around a list and having your name on a list that objectifies you, that's a big deal, and it can have big consequences.

It's hard to appreciate success in modeling, because it's not something you feel like you've earned, so there is a little bit of bread of shame that comes with that. It's like somebody giving you a puzzle that's already put together.

To me, if you don't get something right, the biggest thing you need to do is recognize it and fix it.

I'm the flag man. That's been happening to me since I've been in the league.

I know that I've seen a mannerism, or a way I've cried, or something, where I see a flash of my parents.

If you don't play well, people don't watch the game, but if you have scored, your name flashes up; it doesn't matter how you've played. So as a striker, that is what I've got to try to do - make sure I score - and if you're doing that, you're also helping the team.

I don't consider myself a flashy director. A lot of times, people will look and don't even know what I do.

When I tell people I played with Giannis they don't remember it as much because I played with him in the first two years of his career, so he was not as flashy.

Admiration from a coach like Mourinho is definitely something that flattered me. It's confirmation of hard work and good performances.

You are always flattered when big clubs are interested in you.

You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am.

I am extremely flattered to be chosen the 2012 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year from such an esteemed group of nominees.

I guess I'm flattered that people think I can help get things done.

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

I'm flattered anybody would call me a legend.

If anybody sounds like me... everyone knows me, I'm flattered.