Dr. John Quotes

I'm not God's gift to rockabilly. There's great players out there, and some of them deserve a lot more than they've gotten.

As we make our way toward the finish line that some of us have already crossed, I never thought I'd get a Grammy Award. In fact, I was always touched by the modesty of their interest.

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

A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people.

In view of the meaning given to this honor in the community to which I belong, I should abstain from the undeserved prize that has been awarded to me. Do not meet my voluntary refusal with ill will.

I'm constantly humbled.

I'm good at what I do, but I wouldn't be so bold and arrogant as to say something disrespectful about, say, Eminem. He's talented and he's good at what he does.

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good looks. Myself, I was blessed with modesty.

I don't know why anybody would be in awe of me.

Anything that I can do with Jennie Garth, I would love to do it. I really like her. I got along with her really well, and I enjoyed her perspective on life. I think she's really talented and very, very funny.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.

I've worked with the old dames and knights - Edith Evans, Ralph Richardson - they're the most incredibly humble, kindly people because they are so big that they don't need to be unpleasant.

Why should I be honored? Don't I have enough attention, comfort and power already?

Humility is becoming a lost art, but it's not difficult to practice. It means that you realize that others have been involved in your success.

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.

You have a good many little gifts and virtues, but there is no need of parading them, for conceit spoils the finest genius. There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long, and the great charm of all power is modesty.

It feels nice to be loved, but let me tell you there are 10 times more better looking, stylish and talented guys than me. So there's no solid reason for me to be proud! I don't think I have done anything extraordinary to change people's lives.

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

People will ask, 'Are you famous?' And I always answer, 'My mother thinks so.'

Being taken down a few pegs is humbling. Knowing that life is not easy or fair is humbling. Receiving a great honor - well, that would be called an honor.

If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

Mike Judge, who I've become friends with over the years never took himself seriously as an artist.

I am so appreciative of all the attention I've gotten, especially since I don't ever consider myself anything more than a fan.

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