Quotes About Recognition

We pretend that, in a way, people who know Sparks don't know Sparks.

I know propaganda when I see it, and I can speak with authority on it.

Jazz has an audience all around the globe and has had for many decades, I think speaking of the United States, let's say that what we need is more of an official recognition.

Generally speaking, I, like anyone else who does anything publicly, like it when people like what I do, and would like to hear as much.

I do pinch myself, like when shows in non-English speaking countries are sold out, and people are singing my lyrics. I don't think I'll ever lose that; I'm always appreciative every day of the support I have as an artist, because I'm not a commercial artist.

No one is speaking about the Arab citizens of Israel.

I think what is important is that my work speaks for itself.

I think somebody who speaks the language is going to notice immediately that I'm not Russian.

My body of work speaks for itself. I don't need anybody in the media to tell me I'm a good defensive player.

I have a very good reputation in the industry; my work speaks for me.

I'm asked so many times why I think there aren't more female instrumentalists in jazz. But I never think about it. And I don't think it's been any harder for me to be taken seriously. The music speaks for itself.

People had boxed me in as a 'pretty girl with followers that's rapping,' but I think my project and the work speaks for itself.

I don't have anything to prove because I've already validated myself and my work speaks for itself.

As a person, I've been in the business since 1969, and I never remember getting an honest count based upon how many records been sold for Burning Spear.

I wasn't Britney Spears or Jessica Simpson. I wasn't Tori Amos or Norah Jones. Nobody knew what to do with me.

I'm not a huge fan of Britney Spears' music but I very much understand her relevance.

When you score, it's a great feeling, but to give a great pass means it's something special for me. It's very under-rated what we do.

The love of these people and of my fans mean more than any award or special accomplishment.

Cricketers are made to feel that they are very special. That is okay as long as cricketers realise they are only as good as their last innings.

Any time you're rewarded and can be a part of history, it's a special moment.

To be the No. 1 pick, that would be so special.

I hear my friends and my mom tell me I'm special, but honestly, I still don't get it.

Honestly, I just think we all have special gifts, everyone. You know, obviously, some are more noticeable than others and that's why there's the limelight. Everybody's in it.

Finding that people are searching for my name and work on IMDb, which is the biggest data base for movies and celebrities in the world, is immensely special and motivating.