Tracy K. Smith Quotes

It's always nice to be praised, and insofar as a prize is a form of praise, you're glad when you get it.

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

The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator.

Awards are lovely and always welcome.

I'm shocked at being recognized.

An Oscar nomination? That would be a very satisfying thing, I'm sure. I would appreciate the thought. It would be like taking your hat off as an actor to all the people who walk through you.

In society and in football in Spain, achievements are not always appreciated or valued.

Bernard King said something great about me? Wow, he's one of the best. I'm definitely honored and very thankful.

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

Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable.

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

I think you have to show homage to creators.

I don't value prizes of any sort.

People are giving me more respect.

Old men need applause too.

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.

One should use praise to recognize what one is not.

The sweetest of all sounds is praise.

I really never get recognized at all for anything.

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

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

If Uncle Martin were here today, he would surely commend us for giving honor where honor is due.

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

Bounty always receives part of its value from the manner in which it is bestowed.

If you wanna give me an award, I'll take it. Just don't make me go to the party afterwards.