Christopher Hitchens Quotes

It really takes something for someone to get up the nerve to share the impact you have had on them, and to them, giving you that recognition is liking giving a gift.

When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy.

It's a joy to be recognized and to have people that are interested in what you do. That can pick up your whole day.

I've been inspired by a shitload of people in my life so if there's ever anybody that I can inspire, to me that's a huge gift. To be able to turn that back around.

I work really hard - that doesn't mean I deserve anything, but it's really cool to see the positive reaction people give to something you worked so hard on. It's one of the best feelings.

Lots of people support me and I forget. But sometimes things happen and I remember, and they say I encourage them, it makes me feel very happy.

When I hear people tell me they love what I do, no matter what the climate is, it makes me want to go harder, because that's what I'm out here fighting for - to get that love. You just want to be appreciated for being you and being the best you.

Talking to fans has really blown my mind. It's made me so happy to know my work has touched people.

It's incredible to have people show their support when your doing something you love.

I don't get tired of hearing that somebody liked my work.

I'm not a hero or a superstar. I'm an everyday guy. I feel happy when children approach me. I feel that something good is happening in life when little kids recognise me.

Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They're absolutely free and worth a fortune.

It's always the compliments from people you love that mean so much.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

I think love and beauty are what life is all about.

Life is measured in love and positive contributions and moments of grace.

Not surprisingly, most people feel most beautiful when they are involved in an act of service, or are doing something that makes them feel generous, connected, or seen by others.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

I'm always pleased when people respond to the work.

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

It's nice to know that what you're doing is being read and enjoyed by a good deal of people.

If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love.

In my experience an appreciative letter from a fellow writer means a lot.

It's always nice when people appreciate your work because it means you've affected them, which is great. And so that feels good.

Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation.