Jimmy Nail Quotes

I am delighted, excited, and deeply honored.

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.

Awards are not something that I measure my work by. I've been so fortunate and I've gotten to do such terrific things that it seems petty to look back and say, 'Oh, I should have gotten that prize.' I don't look at it that way.

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

For me the best thing about winning an award is when the people cheer for your win. When you can see that the people are really happy that you are winning something, that's the most reward thing in the world.

I feel very privileged to be part of this mission, and when my nomination was announced, I was really very, very happy to be selected for this mission.

I liked getting the Grammy more than not getting it.

This means a lot. I'm being recognized for all the blood, sweat and tears I put into a 17-year career.

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 don't know if it has set in or not. Honestly, it's crazy. It's such an amazing honor. I remember thinking back to being in my room waiting for the call to see if I got the part. It's like winning the lottery. I'm proud to be a member of such an amazing cast - that's the best award of all.

I'm really grateful for how my career has unfolded.

The best thing about becoming successful is that you get flowers all the time.

Being nominated is the win. For me, being nominated is winning. It's just unbelievable.

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

I have never thought of winning an Oscar. Rather, I never thought I would get the Padma Shri. I think God has been kind to me. I think getting Oscar award is not too far away.

We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.

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 got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.

Awards are wonderful. I've been nominated many times and I've won many awards. But my journey is not towards that. If it happens it will be a blast. If it doesn't, it's still been a blast.

I've had a very good career and I'm grateful that the public has had some level of acceptance and appreciation of my work.

You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.

I was blessed with a long career where I won gold medals for myself and my country. Nothing stands out as a disappointment.

To have the kind of success I have had is really amazing, and I am incredibly grateful.

Should it happen tomorrow, I would fall to my knees to give thanks to God for such a career.

Every now and then, I have blissful moments of thanking God for all the amazing things that are happening. When I leave the White House after just meeting Obama or when I see my face on the cover of 'Rolling Stone' or when I meet someone who tells me that their daughter is inspired by me, those are moments that are incredibly joyful.