Robert Parish Quotes

If somebody gives you accolades, that's nice to hear but it's not the end-all, be-all for me.

I don't play for recognition.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

One should use praise to recognize what one is not.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

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

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

A wise person would never be eager to ask for acknowledgment of his or her contribution.

I've always found it embarrassing to receive awards.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

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

Being the most popular, I don't know; I don't get into people patting you on the back.

It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that.

I like receiving attention for the things that I do, like a good film.

I'm not the type of guy who wants the credit.

I don't look for praise.

Recognition is a reward in itself. Any form of appreciation, even a small word, is important.

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.

It's easy to not feel misplaced if this tidal wave of appreciation is coming your way.

Old men need applause too.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

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.

I need the applause.

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