Cynthia Erivo Quotes

I don't pay attention to accolades or any of that stuff because I think it can serve as a distraction, so for me, I just focus on winning games, trying to make the playoffs.

I do feel very honored to get all this attention. Basically, what I need to do is to go out there and perform. That's what I'm intending to do.

Every time I reach a new audience, that means I'm doing something right.

The room is full of such talent. It's a beautiful thing about the SAG Awards. It's the most rewarding room to be in as an actor.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

I've never won an award for anything, and I think it's weird. I mean, that's really cool but it's strange to think you could get an award for acting. I always thought that was strange.

In my proudest moments, I think I had a real hand in the creative force of making 'Star Trek.' But most of the time, I don't think about it.

I just want people to focus on the performance.

When you're in between the white lines, the game face is on. I was only focused on the task at hand - out, safe, ball, strike - leaving little time to think about how special a player, moment or game happened to be.

Sometimes I say to myself, 'Oh, I wish I could win a Tony Award', although I'm not that bothered.

You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus.

I think the fact that I created something and had an enormous influence is indisputable.

The acclaim I'm getting for 'The Wrestler' means everything in the world to me. But it also means I can't take my foot off the gas pedal.

My main focus is always to do well on the field for the Indian cricket team. When people say good things about me off the field, I am more than happy to accept them.

I'm glad that I'm being acclaimed as an actor. Today, when my hard work has paid off I can chill out about it.

I love my role in 'Deshamuduru' but I did not get any award.

Of course I used to smile and laugh in 1976, but not when I was competing. Please show me somebody who laughs when they are concentrating; I always smiled.

I don't know what 'genius' even means. It's just a matter of keeping your eye on the ball.

Look at Bjorn Borg or Jack Nicklaus. Those guys really concentrate. With the world on their shoulders, they're so absorbed with what they're doing.

Without doubt, you are recognized for the last role you played.

People come up and say very nice things about my work, like, 'You were great in 'Blood Diamond!'

Being acknowledged for your work is always a great accomplishment, whether it's people in my city, kids in the street, all the way up to the Grammys.

If we win games, those other things - awards and all of that - will take care of themselves.

Everyone has their own traits but if you are being compared to players like Rio Ferdinand then you must be doing something well and hopefully I can keep that going.

Goals are what count for me. It's not about a battle with defenders. Fighting hard, giving everything and working hard on the field you have to combine with the goals you score. It doesn't matter if defenders want to battle with me or not; I will just be trying to do my job as well as I possibly can.