Michael Chabon Quotes

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.

The more you succeed, the more you want people to love your efforts.

It really hit home that my parents felt as though they didn't have to worry anymore. They realized if you could win an Oscar, that was a good sign.

I'm not disappointed with bronze. It's always good to come away with a medal.

Joe E. Lewis said, 'Money doesn't buy happiness but it calms the nerves.' And that is how I feel about a film being well-received.

To me, all success is a delightful surprise, since one can absolutely never predict it.

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

I don't really care how we done it, we done it.

You appear to have a good project... we wish you well in this endeavor.

When you start a new job or a particular journey, you really don't know what to expect. I mean, you hear about your name being on the bestsellers list, but it doesn't really mean anything. Like, really, what does that translate to?

I'm pretty satisfied with how 'Postcard' turned out. I think everybody did a great job.

The three-thousand hitting thing was the first time I let individual pressure get to me. I was uptight about it. When I saw the hit going through, I had a sigh of relief more than anything.

Everyone was thinking it was going to be a bust. I felt redeemed.

Nothing thrills me more than to be good at something. It's very rewarding, and I feel grateful and blessed, and I never take it for granted.

My goal has always been not to look forward to the next thing, but to relish and celebrate the successes I have at the moment. Whether it's landing a part in a student film or having a good day in acting class, I never discredit anything.

Success is difficult to define.

'Marbles' really took so much and such a thorough effort from me that I was so happy to tie that up and have it feel satisfying.

People who produce good results feel good about themselves.

I always saw myself wanting to do something deemed successful and good at the same time.

I haven't seen the show, but when it was finished I felt good about what we had done. I don't know how it will stack up with Survival, but that'll be up to the critics.

Even if my film does well, you will not see me blowing my own trumpet. There is no time to sit and dwell on whether it's done well or not done well.

My life's work has been accomplished. I did all that I could.

Each time I reach a goal or read a great review, I am beyond pleased.

Success, however you judge what that even means, brings with it certain pressures.