Tom Petty Quotes

The honor I feel today being inducted into the Hall of Fame is beyond what words can describe. My thanks to the Hall of Fame committee, who saw fit to bestow this great honor upon me today.

Any accolades that anybody puts toward this band really makes me feel good, because I have devoted such a big part of my life to this band, making it what I want it to be.

An induction into the prestigious USSSA Hall of Fame is a humbling honor and a testament to everyone who helped foster and grow Worth's partnership with USSSA.

Any time you get a Hall of Fame player that even knows my name, you're going to be pumped up about that.

I was shocked and surprised and very humbled that the Hall Of Fame came about. Going into it and coming out of it, all the support has been amazing; it really has.

I love what I do. I love the music, and I'm honored to be presented with a star by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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

Humbled by the fact that never in a million years would I ever thought that I would be on the same stage with all these great Hall of Famers and enshrined to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I don't value prizes of any sort.

I think anytime you get nominated for an award, it's a very humbling thing.

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

If I should get selected into the Hall of Fame, I'd be able to say 'thank you' to all the legends that are in the Hall of Fame. And also say thank you to my teammates, and also to all the fans. It's going to be like a dream come true.

It's an honor to be awarded the Liberty Medal.

The most beautiful gift I have received in my life is the trust of Clint Eastwood. When you have this respect and this kind of responsibility on your shoulders, of course you bring the best of yourself.

The Oscar nomination is great. It's a great pat on the back. And I like that.

1988 I also received from the city of Vienna the cross of honour for art and science. These titles and the various honors mean a great deal to me, most of all for the reason that they would mean a great deal to my parents too.

My awards are lovely. I love to show them off.

The perfect expression of receiving a lifetime award is to be working when they're handing it out.

You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You don't boo me.

Does getting an award make you happy? When you imagine yourself at the ceremony, you're always so eloquent and gracious. In reality, it's kind of awkward.

To receive this award from an organization I admire so much makes me totally happy and grateful.

To have a role written for you by somebody who is a the top of his game is something that is very humbling.

It's rare that anybody gets in the Hall of Fame, and to be nominated is good enough for me.

I'm just trying to enjoy the fact that I have gained some respect from some people whom I respect.