John B. Goodenough Quotes

I am beyond blessed and humbled to be named the Paul Hornung Award winner.

Awards are not something that I measure my work by. I've been so fortunate and I've gotten to do such terrific things that it seems petty to look back and say, 'Oh, I should have gotten that prize.' I don't look at it that way.

As we make our way toward the finish line that some of us have already crossed, I never thought I'd get a Grammy Award. In fact, I was always touched by the modesty of their interest.

I'm just so proud to be champion and to have the support of my peers and my fans.

I was shocked and surprised and very humbled that the Hall Of Fame came about. Going into it and coming out of it, all the support has been amazing; it really has.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I don't know if it has set in or not. Honestly, it's crazy. It's such an amazing honor. I remember thinking back to being in my room waiting for the call to see if I got the part. It's like winning the lottery. I'm proud to be a member of such an amazing cast - that's the best award of all.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, it's a very humbling thing.

The best thing about becoming successful is that you get flowers all the time.

There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling.

I'm not one who's big on accolades and all those things. I did my job and I'm proud of what I did and how I did it.

I have not won far more awards than I have won.

Being nominated is the win. For me, being nominated is winning. It's just unbelievable.

I have never thought of winning an Oscar. Rather, I never thought I would get the Padma Shri. I think God has been kind to me. I think getting Oscar award is not too far away.

We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.

I got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.

Awards are wonderful. I've been nominated many times and I've won many awards. But my journey is not towards that. If it happens it will be a blast. If it doesn't, it's still been a blast.

To have the kind of success I have had is really amazing, and I am incredibly grateful.

The Oscar nomination is great. It's a great pat on the back. And I like that.

Every now and then, I have blissful moments of thanking God for all the amazing things that are happening. When I leave the White House after just meeting Obama or when I see my face on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' or when I meet someone who tells me that their daughter is inspired by me, those are moments that are incredibly joyful.

My parents are extremely proud of me.

I savour the adulation and love I have been getting from my fans and the blessings of elders in my family. Fourteen years have given me a lot and I can't thank God and the industry enough.

Yes I have made a lot of money and I have a lot of respect, my films have done well, and I know there are loads of loads of people who look up to me and really love me. I really just thought this is like a strange dream. I have never thought this is a success - I don't have a standard.

My awards are lovely. I love to show them off.

The perfect expression of receiving a lifetime award is to be working when they're handing it out.