Ian Mcewan Quotes

The applause of a single human being is of great consequence.

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

Old men need applause too.

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

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

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.

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.

I do believe in praising that which deserves to be praised.

If you meet someone on the street that likes something that you did or likes the way you brought this character to life, that's really rewarding. That's really cool.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

I've had the greatest respect for my work in this country by Americans. Critics have no brains.

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche.

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.

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

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

It's nice to know that people appreciate and respect you.

Compliments aren't really a journalistic angle.

People love to be appreciated.

I think we get a lot of recognition and it's great.

It's nice when somebody says that you're their 'favorite' drummer.

It feels great when your work gets appreciated.

It always feels good when you hear another guy in your industry give you praise.

It's not that I need everybody to be patting me on the back.