John Petrucci Quotes

When you win a Grammy, it links a certain prestige and importance to you, you know? People want to talk to you.

The Grammys to me, well, that's my peers. That's the industry thinking what I do is good.

I always see my music for its rewards rather than its awards. But I always thought if there was one award I'd want to win, it would be the Mercury.

It's an honor to win a Grammy, of course.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

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.

The GRAMMY was a huge deal. It's the height of any musical career.

The three of us just try put our heads down and stay creative. The awards truly are just cake. It's one of those things that you never expect, but getting the head nod from either the fans or your peers, that's the ultimate compliment.

For me, awards are a token of respect that people are giving me. So no matter how many awards I am receiving, I always feel emotional.

Artists want to be congratulated because they should be.

It's really humbling to be acknowledged by such established names like CMT and Billboard.

People probably don't give me the credit I deserve for holding the Strikeforce title, but the people who do know, know.

I don't set out to win awards. I don't think any musician does, but when you receive an award, it's an affirmation: it means that people appreciate what you do.

It's great to get recognition from other players.

To be recognized and accepted by my musical peers is truly an honor.

Nah, I don't feel overlooked, underappreciated, or none of that because it's a short list of artists, past and present, that I kind of have respect for. And in all of those situations, the admiration and respect is mutual.

I am completely grateful and pleased for the attention and the recognition I've received for playing the roles that I've played.

You are never too old for applause. What's satisfying is that I'm being appreciated for what I was trained for.

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.

I think the Grammy is like the award, you know.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much. I think I'm recognized enough by the industry.

I am highly offended by the total lack of acknowledgement of my contribution to Laker success.

It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's not being noticed.

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.