Javier Bardem Quotes

Even as a kid, I never wanted to be famous; I wanted to be good.

Just because you're not famous, doesn't mean you're not good.

If my work was good enough, I would never have to do publicity.

If one wants to measure oneself by the facile accruement of awards, then I've done very well.

Success is not judged by just success in a particular championship.

You earn the title of favourite when you win. It's not when people say you're a favourite because of past achievements; it's when you show it on the pitch.

Being favourites is no title; it's an adjective. You win titles thanks to what you do on the pitch, and little else.

The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

I was never much of a one to win prizes... and certainly never placed too much value on their acquisition.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

I've never won many awards, I didn't get certificates for swimming or anything.

Awards don't really mean much.

You are what you can prove you've done. That's how people judge you.

A lot of people like to live on laurels that happened 20 or 30 years ago, but it's nice to get awards. It's nice to be labeled and things like that, but I'm not sure everybody qualifies.

I could have a roomful of awards and it wouldn't mean beans.

In the end it's about the work, not an award you get for the work.

Being named among the best at something is special and beautiful. But if there are no titles, nothing is won.

People are always ready to admit a man's ability after he gets there.

Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.

Parts win prizes, not actors.

It's rare that anybody gets in the Hall of Fame, and to be nominated is good enough for me.

Times don't matter but medals matter.

Success doesn't matter to me. I believe in performance.

I think that, occasionally, fame and popularity can garner more attention for individuals or films. But as a person who believes in my craft, I like the romantic notion that skill and hard work is more important than notoriety.