Quotes About Recognition

Recently I read that half the world or more has read 'The Lord of The Rings,' but then I found out that something like 75 per cent of the world knows the 'Tintin' books.

I didn't think much about Marsden Hartley until very recently, but Gertrude Stein found him to be the best American painter in Europe at the time she was alive. I consider my tributes to him my most important works.

I recently was in the same room as Leonardo DiCaprio, and one of my favorite movies is 'Basketball Diaries.' That movie hits home for me in so many ways, and in that moment, I was like, 'I have to thank this dude.' So I did.

I did a song with Rihanna recently, and I was like, 'How did you find out about me or whatever?' And she said, 'Drake.'

I've been humbled by the reception I've received everywhere.

Now I know the difference between a rousing reception and a pat on the back. Now I know the difference between a gold in Commonwealth Games and a bronze in Olympics.

I can tell you, I was in Seoul, Korea, and I had people come up to me in the airport and say 'Congratulations on your induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.' Of course, I can go to Garden City, Kan., and get the same kind of reception. It truly is an honor.

I would love the record industry to be more receptive to my music but all they are interested in is style over content.

It's overwhelming and humbling to be the recipient of a National Award, and I only hope to find scripts now that will solidify that honor.

I was first and foremost a fellow Gamecock and friend before a Medal of Honor recipient.

I am the proud and humble recipient of more than 30 honorary doctorate degrees.

I am humbled and truly honored to be the recipient of The Key to the City and my own day by the District of Columbia.

I am basically very introvert and shy, but when in the presence of the audience, my celeb image requires me to reciprocate their affection.

They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.

It's time to recognise the Armenian Genocide.

So many more people recognise you and want to take up a moment of your time for a photo or a hello. You try to deal with it with grace and a degree of humour, because what's the alternative?

Hollywood needs to recognise all shades of African American beauty.

The Internet is a giant 'lab experiment' for corporate America, and those companies that recognise this and play well within the rules of ambiguity and fluidity will survive and win.

To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone.

I'm glad movies aren't going to please everybody, they can't. But what they have to be is recognisable. I don't equate myself with a master painter, but I think you can recognise my films.

I've always waitressed between roles. When 'Black Mirror' was on, I was still flipping burgers. Customers would recognise me while asking for extra ketchup, which was pretty embarrassing.

A lot of people recognise me now, especially the younger generations, definitely. But it's not that common.

No one recognises me in the street.

I think people should recognise that I'm one of the best defenders in the world and not just talk nonsense, I will say.