Mike Peters Quotes

I have always said I will try to answer questions honestly. I don't want to change that about myself. I think people appreciate that about me.

I think character is real important. And you know, and I think the public does.

I think credibility, irrespective of what you do, if you are in public life, then it is important.

Being honest with the public is how they respect you.

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

I've long since stopped worrying about how I'm portrayed in the press because ultimately it's not that important. Everyone who knows me knows I do what I do with the greatest integrity.

I'm always honest, whether I'm in the limelight or not.

I love people who are real.

Because I hate fake people and I always think I'm never fake.

Being truthful is a necessity because when I'm not being truthful it takes a toll on me. I don't have any room for it in my life. I don't have an across-the-board opinion on honesty in relationships. But for me, personally, it's paramount.

Integrity means that you are the same in public as you are in private.

The thing that I've learned, not just from writing comics but also from writing television programs like 'Law & Order,' is that you can fool some of the people some of the time - but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

Politicians have to be themselves because if they are not, in the end, the people will see through it.

I think there are many honest businessmen.

I would like to think that I'm always honest with myself and others. I guess that's what makes me a half-decent actor.

The one thing that even my staunchest opponents will admit is I'm a straight shooter and that I'm a man of my word.

Pat Boone is an icon in this country. He's not a guy who's going to pull the wool over people's eyes. He's going to tell them the truth.

I'd like to be thought of as someone who keeps it real.

Integrity matters. What our fans think matters.

Speak the truth. People will forgive an honest mistake; they won't forgive you if you lie.

People can see it when you're honest and sincere.

Fans, and people in general, look to people to take certain things on, and I'm a guy you can take at face value. I speak my mind.

I want my brand and Bibi Bourelly to represent honesty.

I drink Peet's Coffee, and they're a very authentic company. They don't try to be something that they're not, and I think that's reflective in my comedy as well.