Jacki Weaver Quotes

The tag of a 'National Award winner' earned me a lot of respect from a lot of people. I like that in a way.

The accolade of your peers is very exciting, always. There's lots of good stuff on the ballot.

The awards world can be ridiculous, but I'm not one to bash it. I love awards! When I've been nominated for Emmys and when I won my DGA Award, I couldn't have been happier. I always liked getting a gold star in class.

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.

Being acknowledged for your work is always a great accomplishment, whether it's people in my city, kids in the street, all the way up to the Grammys.

Any time you are in a position where your peers plus the people who paid your bills all your life are honoring you, it doesn't get a hell of a lot better than that.

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

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.

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

I'm thrilled when I get nominated. I don't count how many and I don't remember how many I've had. I just know it's a lot.

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

Some people work hard in this business and become really popular, really big stars but they never receive an award from within the business. Somehow, when your colleagues and friends believe in you to the point of handing you an award it means so much more.

There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an absolutely fantastic feeling.

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

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

I do know there are a lot of people who seem to be in my corner, and that's, of course, wonderful. I'm really more interested in the nomination than in the award, because I think the nomination just puts you within a group of outstanding actors.

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 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.

Unfortunately, in the Hollywood way, respect comes in the form of a trophy a lot of the time.

I remember when I first won the Academy Award and how much I loved it. I just wish there was an award around that you could really believe in again.

When the Queen says 'well done,' it means so much.

To be mentioned in the same breath as people I admire means everything to me.

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.

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

I think we get a lot of recognition and it's great.