Suranne Jones Quotes

I appreciate when people enjoy my work, but I don't like being recognized in public.

I'm a Golden Globe nominee, yes. It's very nice. It's a very nice thing, but I kind of think of all the awards I wasn't ever nominated for, for years and things.

It's cool to be recognized, but it's not something that I was seeking or sought after. I never wanted to be famous.

Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.

The Pulitzer has nothing to do with me; it's more about people's perceptions of me, whatever they may be. I'm not being humble - I honestly do not and cannot think about that. It's a lovely piece of crystal on my bookcase, but that's all it is to me.

The people who ask me for my autograph are the people who've put me here today, and you can't afford to forget that.

I don't want to be the guy who goes, 'Oh yeah, blah blah blah... everyone freaking well knows me.' Because that's not the case. Once in a while, someone will remember some silly thing I did and then they feel good. And they go, 'Oh, hey, Michael Bolton, I celebrate your whole catalog.' And I'm like, 'Great, great, I totally get it.'

Being called a 'music legend' is a very funny thing. It's nice to know that my work has been appreciated and that people have given me that status. On a personal level, however, I can't think about it too much. It means a lot... but then it doesn't.

People who have seen my movies don't look at me like an idol. They just give me a lot of love and respect.

I tried never to take anything for granted.

I'm okay if people don't know who I am, but if you remember my character that would be great.

I'm very thankful that I can make people happy just by signing my name.

I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me.

I think people respect my work, but I was never in one of those movies that made me a star.

One year, I was nominated for entertainer of the year, and I didn't think I deserved it.

I feel blessed and humbled that people have loved my music. Nothing would be possible without their acceptance.

There are a lot of people who helped make Queen Latifah who she is today. I don't forget, but a lot of people do and get big heads.

I'm not a star. I don't feel I'm so great. So how can I make you feel great just because you've got my signature on a piece of paper?

Treasure is the kind of thing you dig up... or bury! And when people say, 'Oh, he's an icon,' well, an icon is a very old painting hanging in a Russian church! If you want to say something, say something nice about me. Don't call me a national treasure.

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

I've always found it embarrassing to receive awards.

I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.

I'm always amazed when anybody remembers anything of my work, and even more so when I get nominated for something I've done. For many years, I was like a horse wearing a pair of blinkers as far as using these awards or nominations in order to boost my career was concerned.

I want people to know that I don't take for granted what's been given to me.

I'm not complaining if my work is getting more recognition than me.