James Haskell Quotes

It is more difficult to praise rightly than to blame.

I'm very happy that major players are always giving their opinions about my life, my game. I am very thankful for that.

I am not an actor who enjoys negative comments on other heroes.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

All of us love applause, and so we should - it means that the listener likes us!

Mass appreciation doesn't always equate to something good.

Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest.

I take anything other than 'you big pig!' as a compliment.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

We need to be celebrating those who serve us rather than mocking them for the purpose of getting on TV and selling some books.

Since we have to speak well of the dead, let's knock them while they're alive.

It's very sweet to have people say nice things about you, and I always accept that.

I enjoy being recognized whatever environment I'm in.

Every girl likes to be thought of and made to feel special.

Well, I'm not a critic, I'm just a worker. So, I'm always grateful for anything the critics say - good or bad.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Tojo my boy. You are a lot better than I gave you credit for!

There is no better feeling than having the approval and adulation of your fellow human beings.

If somebody comes up and says something good about you, that is never taken as an adhesive thing like something negative about you.

Even when my grandparents compliment me, I don't like when they do that.

It's always nice when someone you don't know comes up to you and says a couple nice things about your work. It's always a pleasure.

When the best manager in the world says you're one of his favourite players, you act like it's nothing, but you still can't help but have a smile on your lips.

If there are people who admire us and what we do, that's a huge compliment. As long as it doesn't get too crazy.