Allyson Felix Quotes

When they say you're the best, I always remember that the majority of the audience probably thinks someone else should have gotten the award.

Anytime I'm involved with anything that's well-received, it's a surprise to me.

I'm really proud of Twilight. I think it's a good movie. It was hard to do, and I think it turned out pretty good. But I don't take much credit for it. So when you show up at these places, and there's literally like a thousand girls and they're all screaming your name, you're like, why? You don't feel like you deserve it.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

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

Yes I have made a lot of money and I have a lot of respect, my films have done well, and I know there are loads of loads of people who look up to me and really love me. I really just thought this is like a strange dream. I have never thought this is a success - I don't have a standard.

Idolizing is a strong word, though. I'm happy that people respond well to the work I'm doing now. If anyone admires what I'm doing in any way, then I'm really proud of it.

If somebody says they really like my playing I say thanks a lot.

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 feel a bit uncomfortable talking about awards.

I've heard legends and maestros praise my voice. It's overwhelming. I'm a nobody who shouldn't be at the receiving end of the such comments, and I'm extremely humbled.

I never feel like I've done anything. Swear to God. I'm not kidding. So it's always a surprise when somebody asks me to do anything.

I'm very humble that people are accepting me, and they are proud that I'm their quarterback.

I do not take winning things for granted.

It's obviously flattering when somebody likes something one is doing. But at the same time, I get embarrassed about it. It's the 'I'm not worthy syndrome.'

When it comes to awards and things like that - I don't know why - I just always sit in amazement and never really expect it.

It's such a huge honor and compliment when someone tells me I'm their hero... but, why me?

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.

My fame? Truly I don't consider myself famous...long way to go yet. But if anyone does ask for an autograph it's a wonderful feeling.

The women on that list are amazing, so to be on it for the first time and have this position is crazy. I'm not one to walk around and strut like Miss Thing, so I'm pretty humbled.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

Those placed in the position which I now occupy, commonly feel concern about their worthiness to receive the great honour which has been done them.