Rudolf Nureyev Quotes

Comedy is a very approval-oriented field.

As a performer, we look for applause.

The public makes a hit.

If the public likes you, you're good.

There is no bigger certificate than audience appreciation.

People having expectations maybe means they've enjoyed what I've done.

When you play for ticket-holders, you are already validated. I have no sense that I need to be accepted. I'm already accepted.

Joe E. Lewis said, 'Money doesn't buy happiness but it calms the nerves.' And that is how I feel about a film being well-received.

Every show that sells out is like a hero's welcome for me.

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

If at the end of the day, people look at it and say, oh, yeah, I liked his stuff, or for the most part I liked his stuff, or I've enjoyed watching some of the things he's done, that's all I can hope for.

I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.

I want every idea I have to make me money. I want every post I write to have 10,000 Facebook likes. I want every talk I give to have people laughing at all the right jokes. I want everyone to like me all the time.

I can't imagine working without and audience.

Did I do all right?

If you can make people laugh, you know you're getting it right; it's an instant pat on the back.

I was thrilled with how the first series of 'Sherlock' was received. It was such great fun to film, which makes it so rewarding when something you enjoy is so well received.

I look back at 'Saturday Night Live' and I think, some people didn't like me doing 'Weekend Update.' Who cares? A lot of people did. When you're reaching that many people, you're not going to have everybody like you.

I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.

I just do the cream-of-the-crop songs in my show. We just bowl them over; they love us. It just keeps getting better.

I showed that I could be a crowd-pleaser.

It's nice to play to a full house.

Popularity matters a lot, as at the end of the day, the love of your audiences can make you win.

As long as we're great at what we do, we'll be accepted.

Some people just want to be accepted.