Denis Thatcher Quotes

I get a lot of credit I don't deserve.

I think I'm somebody who takes praise with a very big - probably too big - pinch of salt.

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.

I find it hard to believe when people tell me I inspired them in any kind of way because I think to myself, 'well, why?' It's just me - not Madonna.

Humility is truth.

Some are blessed with musical ability, others with good looks. Myself, I was blessed with modesty.

I was always very grateful I was never hot. In the entire length of my career, I haven't been the most adored.

I don't want to be the guy who goes, 'Oh yeah, blah blah blah... everyone freaking well knows me.' Because that's not the case. Once in a while, someone will remember some silly thing I did and then they feel good. And they go, 'Oh, hey, Michael Bolton, I celebrate your whole catalog.' And I'm like, 'Great, great, I totally get it.'

I don't deal well with admiration if it's for something I haven't done. Other than exist.

I am so appreciative of all the attention I've gotten, especially since I don't ever consider myself anything more than a fan.

Anything nice that's said about me is diametrically opposed to who I am.

Bing was always hesitant to accept appreciation in any form.

If you say I'm great, thank you very much. But I know what I am. I could be better, man, you know?

It's too bad I'm not as wonderful a person as people say I am, because the world could use a few people like that.

I'm very flattered, but I don't think I'm the sexiest man on the planet.

With each day, I realize more and more that my mahatmaship, which is mere adornment, depends on others. I have shown with the glory borrowed from my innumerable coworkers.

I've heard legends and maestros praise my voice. It's overwhelming. I'm a nobody who shouldn't be at the receiving end of the such comments, and I'm extremely humbled.

It's obviously flattering when somebody likes something one is doing. But at the same time, I get embarrassed about it. It's the 'I'm not worthy syndrome.'

Do me a favor and don't make me out to be no hero.

Oh Lord... I don't really do pride.

The way I rap isn't about me boasting. Rarely will I do that.

Of course I'm happy when people mention his name and mine in the same breath. It's like a dream. But I know they are overpraising 'Your Name' because I am absolutely not at Miyazaki's level. Honestly, I really don't want Miyazaki to see it because he will see all its flaws.

I never think I have success even when I have it, for better or for worse.

I don't know how it is...but you seem to think me something wonderful, and indeed, I am not.

They, all of them, work incredibly hard to make me seem clever and heroic, neither of which I am.