Boots Riley Quotes

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

Yes I have made a lot of money and I have a lot of respect, my films have done well, and I know there are loads of loads of people who look up to me and really love me. I really just thought this is like a strange dream. I have never thought this is a success - I don't have a standard.

I'm not a star. I don't feel I'm so great. So how can I make you feel great just because you've got my signature on a piece of paper?

When I asked my mother why crowds shouted my name and said 'We love you,' she would dust it off by saying, 'Your work makes them happy.' She never let it go to my head.

I am still the same person doing the same science. Why are people so impressed when some academy in Sweden gives an award?

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I don't sense that I am someone's hero, though I'm happy when people like my work. I've learned how to be gracious about it, but I try to let it go by. I've seen how, if people start taking on those accolades, it can ruin them completely.

I'm in a great position now where I've got recognition. I'm not recognized too much.

If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

When someone bestows something on you, no matter how true it is, when someone says, 'Sexiest Man Alive,' I'm honestly going, 'Thank you. Right on.' For me, it's never canceled out anything, it's never made me go, 'Does this make me less talented of an actor?'

Scientists are not movie stars or politicians who will feel insulted if they are not showered with accolades. Scientists are not interested in accolades.

A wise person would never be eager to ask for acknowledgment of his or her contribution.

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.

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.

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

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

I'm not complaining if my work is getting more recognition than me.

If somebody gives you accolades, that's nice to hear but it's not the end-all, be-all for me.

I don't look for praise.

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.

It's easy to not feel misplaced if this tidal wave of appreciation is coming your way.

Respected, I almost want to be revered, that's what I'm chasing.

A little recognition is not a bad thing because it means people appreciate your work. The only problem is when you can't walk down the street or have a meal without people looking at you. I want to be the one looking at people.

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.