Frank Deford Quotes

It bring a tear to my eye to see native New York people give me my props because New York is stubborn and arrogant.

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

Their silence is praise enough.

I'm very humbled and honored. I'm very thankful to the Asian-American Community for all their support!

Go where you're celebrated, not tolerated. I'm celebrated in Detroit.

Feeling like you're respected among the people who do the same thing you do is incredible and necessary.

It's cool to be recognised by your peers.

You're never gonna make everyone love what you do. You just embrace the fans that do.

I want people to know me in my home state. I want their approval.

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

It's an honor when someone writes for you. That means they can hear your voice in their head.

Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people; greatness is being accepted by the people.

I believe I would rather have Stieglitz like something - anything I had done - than anyone else I know.

Anytime that another artist or a critic that is well-respected says something nice about you, you're always thankful and hope that you can live up to that.

We believe... that the applause of silence is the only kind that counts.

You know you must be doing something right if old people like you.

Fame makes me feel wanted and loved, anybody wants that.

Praise is warming and desirable. But it is an earned thing. It has to be deserved, like a hug from a child.

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.

Everyone wants to be recognized.

I enjoy being recognized whatever environment I'm in.

It's such an amazing thing to be loved for who you are.

What makes me happy is the appreciation of people around me.

Appreciate me for what I am doing.

We all want approval.