Richard Cordray Quotes

Generally, I respect critics; they have their job to do.

I don't know that praise is always a good thing.

The Academy not only knew I existed, they thought I was good!

Critics matter to me a lot.

It's always nice to be honored among your peers.

I have this thing about being acknowledged and accepted by institutions.

When someone is complimenting you, they are sharing how your actions or behaviors impacted them. They are not asking if you agree.

I would rather be attacked than unnoticed. For the worst thing you can do to an author is to be silent as to his works.

You know what I hate about people who criticize you? They - they criticize what you say but they never give you credit for how loud you say it.

I'm grateful for all the attention because it validates I'm doing something.

Praise those of your critics for whom nothing is up to standard.

I don't think anyone ever feels acknowledged enough.

I think most actors like to be liked.

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

I don't take much notice of reviews now - obviously you'd like to have straight worship but you're never going to get that.

If someone asks me a question, that says they appreciate what I do and that's nice. And I know what it was like when I was a kid to want to interact with a top player.

Many know how to flatter, few know how to praise.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's not being noticed.

It is great happiness to be praised of them who are most praiseworthy.

In the blues, it just takes so long for us to get recognized.

I'm always pleased when people respond to the work.

I'm not interested in awards. I never have been. I don't think they are important. Don't get me wrong, if somebody gives me a prize, I thank them as gratefully as I know how, because it's very nice to be given a prize. But I don't think that awards ought to be sought.

I have a big thing with eye contact, because I think as soon as you make eye contact with somebody, you see them, and they become valued and worthy.

Praise us as we are tasted, allow us as we prove.

To be honest, proper recognition has only come from the fans. I don't want to be hard, and I don't want to be negative, but I want to be honest.