Mj Rodriguez Quotes

I mainly feel excited but also grateful to be recognised by Bafta. It makes me feel like a legit actress.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, 'K.C., you did a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.'

It's very validating when you are new in the industry to get awards. It boosts your self-esteem.

I love the fact that there are so many people who have come to appreciate what I'm doing. That is just the best feeling in the world.

It's overwhelming that so many people love what you do and appreciate and get it. It's very rewarding.

It took me 10 years to prove myself but now my day has come. People take me seriously, write roles for me and consider me for 'hero' roles, which I deserve.

I have a tendency to feel a bit embarrassed when approached, but it's such a thrill to know that you did something that people enjoyed so much. It's an even bigger thrill when they talk to you about ideas that you worked so hard to get in there, and they single them out as reasons they enjoyed it so much.

It is probably the best validation, the best compliment: that when somebody says you are getting good things in life, and you deserve this.

To be finally recognised for my work is a feeling I can't describe.

It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.

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

You are never too old for applause. What's satisfying is that I'm being appreciated for what I was trained for.

A man makes you feel important - makes you glad you are a woman.

When people say to me, 'You make us proud,' it's heartwarming to hear that.

It's lovely to be recognized in your own country, but I feel that there's more.

You know, I always say this - As an actor, we're lucky to get a job. Then we're lucky that anybody gives a damn to watch the thing that we're in.

I didn't feel I had to prove anything more.

I have been in there with all of them and there is nothing left for me to prove.

For people to come to you and say, 'Would you like to be a part of our show?' after years of 'Please tell me I'm good enough,'... I can't tell you how wonderful it feels.

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

It feels good to have your work respected again.

I am able to really enjoy the positive attention I receive.

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

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.