Gertrude B. Elion Quotes

My idea of success is not Oscars. Am I glad I have that little trinket? Yes, I am. But it depends on how you define success. The minute I got my first professional cheque from Joel Schumacher, I was successful. Somebody's paying me to act!

Most people would snap your arm off to do what I've done, but for me to be able to say my career was successful, I need to have some trophies and some medals in my cabinet when I finish.

I want to look back on my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything.

I think about the work I've landed, and I think to myself, 'If I never land a job again, I could still die happy.'

It meant as much to me as winning the Oscar.

I've been very, very successful. It's very satisfying to me.

I've gotten an opportunity to work with a lot of the people I've looked up to over the years, and I feel pretty grateful for it.

I think a lot of times it's not money that's the primary motivation factor; it's the passion for your job and the professional and personal satisfaction that you get out of doing what you do that motivates you.

Trophies and medals have never meant much to me. I've had amazing experiences, which let you feel like you've accomplished something.

I am so thrilled to be nominated for something I loved working on every single day.

What motivates me is everything that I have been a small part of.

You get to a point in your career, I think, it's not even about money. You're secure. You want to win Super Bowls.

I'm living what I always wanted to do.

Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most.

I grew up hoping that my father might win a Nobel Prize.

I've trained myself not to put too much emphasis on awards, only because I never got into acting to win an award.

I think success right now is not about how famous you are or how much you're getting paid, but it's more about if you're steadily working and you're happy with what you're doing.

A lot of people say this honor validates my career, but I didn't work hard for validation.

I played the best role I've ever seen on TV or film in the last five years. It was hugely gratifying.

I really want to be known for my work. That sounds like such a... cliche, and I've thought about how else I can say it to make it sound less hackneyed. But that's what it comes down to... I know people are interested in these things.

My life's work has been accomplished. I did all that I could.

What I relish most is when a member of my staff, who has worked with passion and patience towards achieving their dream of owning a restaurant, walks up to me and says, 'Nobu! I have done it!'

Once in a while, I have to pinch myself to remind myself I am Nobel laureate, but that is not part of my work plan every day.

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

Well, it's wonderful to be identified strongly with my work.