Derek Jacobi Quotes

I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love and commitment to me by being supportive. They shared in it.

Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.

The fact is, my parents loved me, and I wanted to be worthy of their love. I wanted to make them proud.

There are some examples in my career when my family was more concerned than me. So every time I win or I score, I always think about them.

When people say to me, 'You make us proud,' it's heartwarming to hear that.

I'm so lucky to have such a great family. I respect them so much professionally, and they've been unconditionally supportive in the choices that I've made. It's been very good having them on my side.

My family has reduced the effect of my career on my self-esteem. When I'm with them, they make me feel special regardless of how I play.

I would hate for my father to regret all his support that he's given me over the years and be embarrassed by anything I chose to do.

My family have always been supportive of my career, whether it's the highs of the World Cup or when I was just starting out.

I know that my parents are proud of me.

I am lucky to have a family like this who have motivated me throughout.

My daughter is my number one fan. She has always been incredibly supportive, and she tells like it is and how it is.

Probably the best thing for me to hear from my family is telling me that they are proud. To be able to see them smile is a great thing.

It's one thing when my family is just happy, but it's another thing when they're really proud of me.

I'm very proud of my dad.

My family's so awesome. They help me be the person I can be.

My mom brought me up to believe that my talent is a gift and a blessing.

The beauty of all these years of singing the anthem is that I got a chance to meet athletes that I love, and there was a mutual respect.

It's nice to look out and see your family supporting you.

Every time somebody speaks of my honesty, there is someone who quivers inside me.

I have always been an admirer. I regard the gift of admiration as indispensable if one is to amount to something; I don't know where I would be without it.

A man makes you feel important - makes you glad you are a woman.

You know, I have the best parents in the world and I got really, really lucky because they think that everything I do is Oscar-worthy.

When you learn that you inspired someone, it's a huge honor.

I was on Oprah's show recently talking about the people who impacted me the most. One was a teacher and one was my soccer coach. I didn't even go into my family, who had the most influence.