Ian Anderson Quotes

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

I have a box of awards in the closet. I think it is weird to put them out. I might if I had an Emmy or Oscar, but I don't.

I don't give much thought to individual awards.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

I'm okay if people don't know who I am, but if you remember my character that would be great.

I don't need material things like gold and platinum records on my wall, Grammys or Hall Of Fame nods.

I think they're an incredible honor. I'm grateful and flattered by them. But I have no control over winning awards - I have no control over any of that.

I don't play for recognition.

I don't bother about awards.

When they say you're the best, I always remember that the majority of the audience probably thinks someone else should have gotten the award.

Here's the thing - I mean, I don't act for statues. I really don't. The great thing about winning an award is that it creates opportunities.

The last thing I want is to walk into my house after a long day and see all the Grammys and awards. It would make me feel weird.

I am still the same person doing the same science. Why are people so impressed when some academy in Sweden gives an award?

The Pulitzer has nothing to do with me; it's more about people's perceptions of me, whatever they may be. I'm not being humble - I honestly do not and cannot think about that. It's a lovely piece of crystal on my bookcase, but that's all it is to me.

It doesn't matter who you are, how many awards you've won, how popular you are, or how much critical acclaim you've had.

It's interesting, winning an Academy Award as a young man... life-changing, but I'm just me within that. It's been very helpful for my career, but I'm trying to stay on the path I was on before.

Anytime I'm involved with anything that's well-received, it's a surprise to me.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

If something good happens to you, and no one knows it, did it really happen? Moreover, if you don't publicize your accomplishments and good fortune, are you essentially saying you don't care about them?

It's flattering to people who stop you and say that you've helped them and all. But, again, you know, you've got to stay humble because as quick as you came up, you can come down.

I have been both praised and criticized. The criticism stung, but the praise sometimes bothered me even more. To have received such praise and honors has always been puzzling to me.

You don't really work for awards, but when they come it's... nice.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

Being branded number one restaurant in the world is actually very humbling.

You have to remember that when you are a performer you become a celebrity, but you are not saving lives. It's not that important.