Quotes About Acclaim

I love being recognized, I love people liking me, I love the fact that people scream when I go out. I think I'll miss all that when it's taken away.

The commonest forms of devil-inspired worship do not take place furtively at black masses with decapitated cats but flourish under the bright lights of acclaim and glory, in a swirl of organ music.

Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.

Evil report carries further than any applause.

I don't like to sit and bask in my own awards. Awards represent artistic death to me.

If black artists can win major commissions and international acclaim, why do we assume that to be black is always to be marginal, or in need of special support? We have to recognize how diversity initiatives can make black artists feel ghettoized and, as some cultural commentators have argued, bear 'the burden of representation.'

But Brian has become a great, great, great friend. He's super talented obviously, which is evident to anybody who watches him do NCAA Tournament games or NFL games.

John Higgins is an absolute legend. He has such a good reputation.

This is something that everyone has to understand: you don't win anything on your reputation.

After some time, my reputation preceded me each time I was given a new posting.

People are dying to get a National Award... it's a national reputation.

You kind of think people get sick of you after a while, but apparently not.

To triumph in battle and be universally acclaimed 'Expert' is not the acme of skill, for to lift an autumn down requires no great strength; to distinguish between the sun and moon is no test of vision; to hear the thunderclap is no indication of acute hearing.

the standing ovation from a rare and valued tribute

Just be quiet and accept the praise.

Having a couple of films that were successful internationally has made the film community aware of the films coming out of Greece.

It's really refreshing to get these types of moments when people can say, 'Yeah, you're one of the best.'

If I was a research scientist, I'd want people to say, 'You know what, he's a great research scientist, that Ricky Gervais. He's really good, really good.' You know, I'd go to award ceremonies for research scientists and go, 'Yeah, I really worked hard, yeah.' It's brilliant.

Critics... They're like traffic cops. They say what they have to say, then leave, and another guy moves in ,and he has his say - and it's often just the opposite. The result is either critical acclaim or critical murder, and neither has any bearing on my music or direction.

I got much acclaim with 'Traffic Signal' but 'Superstar' didn't do well.

A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.

What is fame? The advantage of being known by people of whom you yourself know nothing, and for whom you care as little

I've a long time trying to love a brother whose only way of touching me is pain. A long time escaping into music. Practice, lessons, rehearsals that protect me from the hurting parts of life. I've been winning awards, applause, acclaim for my trumpets since I was in grade school. But love? The word catches in my throat. Do I love anything? Have i forgotten how?

It is the fate of every truth to be an object of ridicule when it is first acclaimed.