David Sedaris Quotes

I love to know that in all parts of the world, people want me. I need the attention.

People say, 'Don't you get tired of people coming up to you all the time?' But what's wrong with strangers saying they love you?

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

I always find it really flattering when people are going to line up and wait in line for hours to tell you how cool you are and to take a picture with you. I always have time for that. It makes you feel good.

The best compliment that has ever been given to me was, I was at the airport one day and a guy came in and said, 'Lionel, my wife loves you, the kids love you, my mother-in-law loves you, the family loves you.'

Sometimes I even tell my relatives and my friends that I get a lot of love from the fans, and I'm not sure if it's deserved.

It's really cool to feel wanted by the fans.

I love attention.

I am not interested in medals or titles. I don't need them. I need the love of the public and I fight for it.

It's just, people recognize you for your work, you know? They love you for your work, and they judge you for your work. It's awesome to have people quoting you. I love it.

Giving autographs is flattering.

When someone who loves and cares about me compliments me, I feel more glamorous than when the flashbulbs are going off on the red carpet.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

I love being recognized, I love people liking me, I love the fact that people scream when I go out. I think I'll miss all that when it's taken away.

All of us love applause, and so we should - it means that the listener likes us!

Tell your wife often how terrific she looks.

I love the fans and I appreciate how much they care for me.

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.

To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest.

It would be pretty shabby to appear flippant around a documentary that's about how much I love my fans.

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

Sometimes it's overwhelming but I love my fans and it's always great to see them.

I love being recognized. I love talking with - can I say 'fans'?

I am very happy when people write that they have worn out my books, or that they are held together by Scotch tape. I consider that the ultimate compliment.

It's very sweet to have people say nice things about you, and I always accept that.