Walter Becker Quotes

It's an honor when someone writes for you. That means they can hear your voice in their head.

I'd like to say to all my fans out there, thanks for the support. And to all my doubters, thank you very much because you guys have also pushed me.

I just wanna give a big shout out to all the fans out there who have followed my work up until now. You guys are amazing!! Hearing from fans is the best feeling in the world.

I'm flattered anytime someone has taken enough time to listen to me and make a connection to someone else, honestly. I feel very lucky that a lot of my influences are the ones that people will tweet to me that I remind them of.

Meeting someone you admire, and then that person's like, 'I'm a fan of your work' - it's a really neat feeling.

I remember what it felt like when I was young, and I looked up to someone, and they would pay me just an ounce of attention. And some of the bands I listened to when I was young probably never even sold any albums, but it didn't matter to me. If I'd go up and say, 'Great show,' it would be amazing that they even would acknowledge me.

I would be thrilled with anybody who cites my work as something that inspired them.

Skynyrd just hasn't gotten its just due.

I am not always happy with the compliments Estonia has received.

I was mostly surprised by the rap artists, actually, that were influenced by Sabbath. That was a surprise. But it's very nice and I'm very honored. It's nice to know after 27 years now that what I said in the first place has stuck, and that was the belief in it.

I also quite like to be recognized by children; I find it sweet.

I never imagined I would have one fan, and there seems to be a few. I just couldn't be happier that people seem to like what I'm doing and seem to respond to it. If they weren't there, I don't know what I'd be doing right now.

Thanks to everyone who's encouraged and supported my work over the years.

When you read a piece of writing that you admire, send a note of thanks to the author.

I think you have to show homage to creators.

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

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

I'm always appreciative of fans.

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

It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.

It's always nice to receive a compliment.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

Old men need applause too.

I've never had a problem with people paying attention to what you're doing and say they find that they liked it.

Whether it's a 16-year old girl, or a mom, or a guy, or anybody, as long as they come up and they're excited to meet me 'cause they've had some sort of relationship with something I've created, it's the coolest thing ever. It never gets old. It's awesome.