Graham Linehan Quotes

I think there's plenty of folks out there, whether they agree with me or not, they appreciate the fact that you're listening to them. And I think that's how you win.

My wife Patrice, in addition to being enormously supportive, has taught me a lot about life. She might argue it's because I have so much to learn. One of the most important things I've learned is the art of listening.

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.

We must listen and learn, show humility and seek again to talk for and to people's ambitions and concerns.

You have to want to be in the company of those you're making films about.

But communication is two-sided - vital and profound communication makes demands also on those who are to receive it... demands in the sense of concentration, of genuine effort to receive what is being communicated.

Understanding is a two-way street.

Listening is a sign of respect.

It’s important for me to hear others position and understand them.

Don’t talk to the people until you’ve listened to the people.

We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another

When people feel they’re heard and understood, they’ll listen.

We must lead, but we must listen.

The first thing you’ve got to do in a community is listen, not talk.

If you want help from partners, that means listening to them every once in a while.

I don't like guys who don't listen.

To get into another person's mindset and what they are trying to do with their project is a challenge, and it is what I like.

The absolute worst thing that you ever can do, in my opinion, in bringing science to the general public, is be condescending or judgmental. It is so opposite to the way science needs to be brought forth.

You should communicate with your other one. Understanding what they are on about is pretty key.

A good teammate is someone willing to get outside of personal thoughts and emotions, a friend who tries to understand, appreciate, and encourage other members of the team.

What I prefer is an audience who listen. And are intelligent. Which I try and assume every audience is. And that if something goes wrong, it's generally my fault and not theirs.

Those that despise people will never get the best out of others and themselves.

Some people think that you have to be the loudest voice in the room to make a difference. That is just not true. Often, the best thing we can do is turn down the volume. When the sound is quieter, you can actually hear what someone else is saying. And that can make a world of difference.

I think I can connect with an audience because I know what it's like to be on the other side of it and I really remember all of that.

If you can open people's hearts first, then maybe people's minds get opened after that.