Allan Holdsworth Quotes

I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

Whatever good things people say of us, they tell us nothing new.

I've heard legends and maestros praise my voice. It's overwhelming. I'm a nobody who shouldn't be at the receiving end of the such comments, and I'm extremely humbled.

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.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

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

The more people say nice things about me, the more I feel it's false.

It's very sweet to have people say nice things about you, and I always accept that.

I'm not confident around compliments or being celebrated, and I'm not comfortable with the thought of envy, which some people thrive on.

I've always found it embarrassing to receive awards.

Compliments aren't really a journalistic angle.

It's always embarrassing when somebody does something praiseworthy of you.

From the bottom of my heart, I've always found compliments hard to take. It makes me feel awkward.

It's weird, for me as a fan, to have a fan tell me that I'm their favorite singer. It's still a little awkward for me. I love to hear it, but I don't know how to respond to it. It's a very awkward thing to interpret what somebody else sees in me.

People compliment me and if I ignore them, it doesn't mean I'm rude. It just means I'm embarrassed.

It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering. But I try not to let it affect me.

We all love to be admired and given compliments, but I don't really keep track.

It's very flattering to be praised for each of your efforts.

It's nice to get compliments from both girls and guys.

I do love compliments, yet I'm often embarrassed to say what I think to the person when I get a compliment. I so often feel that they have not gone far enough.

The praise that comes from love does not make us vain, but more humble.