Wadada Leo Smith Quotes

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

Artists want to be congratulated because they should be.

It's really humbling to be acknowledged by such established names like CMT and Billboard.

People probably don't give me the credit I deserve for holding the Strikeforce title, but the people who do know, know.

People don't give Yachty the credit that he deserves.

I am completely grateful and pleased for the attention and the recognition I've received for playing the roles that I've played.

You are never too old for applause. What's satisfying is that I'm being appreciated for what I was trained for.

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.

I'm not interested in awards. I never have been. I don't think they are important. Don't get me wrong, if somebody gives me a prize, I thank them as gratefully as I know how, because it's very nice to be given a prize. But I don't think that awards ought to be sought.

I really never get recognized at all for anything.

I do believe in praising that which deserves to be praised.

We believe... that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.

If you meet someone on the street that likes something that you did or likes the way you brought this character to life, that's really rewarding. That's really cool.

What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!

We haven't really gotten the credit for what we have done.

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

It's nice to know that people appreciate and respect you.

The three of us just try put our heads down and stay creative. The awards truly are just cake. It's one of those things that you never expect, but getting the head nod from either the fans or your peers, that's the ultimate compliment.

There is no praise to bear the sort that you put in your pocket.

Sometime you need to give credit to the opposition.

To be mentioned in the same breath as people I admire means everything to me.

The Academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!

I've always found it embarrassing to receive awards.

Being acknowledged for your work is always a great accomplishment, whether it's people in my city, kids in the street, all the way up to the Grammys.

For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional.