Tessanne Chin Quotes

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

You kind of hope as a musician that you get some recognition for what you do, and when you do, it's nice. It's a really good feeling.

If it happens, I'll be proud, and it would be a dream come true, though I doubt I ever thought I'd be a Hall of Famer when I started. It wasn't until late in my career that people started to mention it, and you start thinking about it a little bit.

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

I've never wanted fame. I've only ever wanted recognition.

When I go out and I see the genuine appreciation from the people, that's a big thing for me.

I don't seek the limelight. I'm perfectly happy with a quiet life and spending time with my family, but I deserve recognition.

I like receiving attention for the things that I do, like a good film.

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

I know that people will remember me as Miss Universe because it was my first great achievement, but I still have my whole career ahead of me.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

It's not the part of being a celebrity that's so attractive to me. It's being recognized for your accomplishments and what you've done... becoming closer to what you want to achieve in life.

When you take the fact that you're loved for granted, it frees your mind to go after every other thing there is.

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

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

I'm really grateful for how my career has unfolded.

Awards don't really mean much.

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.

Respect your success.

Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.

I'm living what I always wanted to do.

I'm very impressed that there are so many fans - not just in Japan, but here in America - that are fond of the work that I've done. I'm actually kind of embarrassed by it all.

It's my whole life of being the little guy and having a little chip on my shoulder, from year to year trying to prove myself, and at the end of the day to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame is a very special honor for me.

This is like a tribute to them, the people who helped me to get here. The thing that makes me feel good about the whole thing is, the fans voted me here.