Martin Freeman Quotes

Actually Maddy is my name. But I feel that whenever you address somebody, there needs to be certain amount of dignity rendered to it - irrespective of whether it's a film star or somebody you are fond of. I find it very pleasing when somebody refers to me as 'Mr. Madhavan' or 'Sir' or 'Mr. Maddy.'

Kids can still call me Shaq, but adults should call me Dr. O'Neal.

I tend to discourage people from calling me 'Sir Ian,' because I don't like being separated out from the rest of the population. Of course, it can be useful if you're writing an official letter, like trying to get a visa or something passed through Parliament. They're impressed by these things.

When I talked to him on the phone yesterday. I called him George rather than Mr. Vice President. But, in public, it's Mr. Vice President, because that is who he is.

Please address me correctly as Mrs.

They called me 'Doc.' You know... it's probably one of the best titles I've ever had.

It's an unwritten rule that you respect people who've given you breaks. You see somebody's body of work before you take a tone with them. I will talk differently to someone with 18 years of experience and someone with 18 months.

Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.

Take me seriously. Take me and my role seriously. Take my talent seriously.

Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. I'd appreciate it.

When I was old enough to change my name, I changed it to Mr. T so that the first word out of someone's mouth was 'Mister,' a sign of respect.

I also found being called Sir rather silly.

Naming is a privilege of reason and the province of bullies. We name to tame and to maim; to honor the great, the dead, and ourselves.

One of the first bits of protocol I learned was that when awarding a woman a medal, you hand it to her.

Respecto

Always respect your superiors, if you have any.

Don't call me 'sir; 'King Jew' will do fine.

We are all pleased when our names are pronounced and spelled correctly.

Pay respect to your opponent.

I call people 'captain' a lot and it makes them feel special. Until they hear me using it for everyone, that is.

Please respect me and my work.

My one thing is respect. I don't care about anything else. You should respect everyone around you - the people who work for you, peers. Be classy.

I got taught respect because if not, somebody's gonna make you respect them.

Shaking hands is meant as a sign of respect towards your opponent.

With a woman around, there's a tendency to eliminate vulgarity and profanity and create a more businesslike attitude.