Henry Fielding Quotes

I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.

I've stuck by being modest, honest and humble, because I think you'll get more appreciated that way and we all want to be appreciated in this world.

He does not praise himself - yet he is respectable.

When they say you're the best, I always remember that the majority of the audience probably thinks someone else should have gotten the award.

I'm not God's gift to rockabilly. There's great players out there, and some of them deserve a lot more than they've gotten.

I don't really feel that I deserve all my applause.

Favor and honor sometimes fall more fitly on those who do not desire them.

The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.

Her great merit is finding out mine - there is nothing so amiable as discernment.

I get a lot of recognition for my voice. That always surprises me.

One year, I was nominated for entertainer of the year, and I didn't think I deserved it.

If somebody says they really like my playing I say thanks a lot.

Those only deserve a monument who do not need one.

I've seen myself on those lists of the 100 best guitarists, and if they think that I'm that good, thank them. Thank God for them. But I don't think so.

I've always found it embarrassing to receive awards.

I don't give much thought to individual awards.

I feel a bit uncomfortable talking about awards.

I'm not complaining if my work is getting more recognition than me.

I've heard legends and maestros praise my voice. It's overwhelming. I'm a nobody who shouldn't be at the receiving end of the such comments, and I'm extremely humbled.

It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that.

I will never hope to walk into a room and be cheered.

I don't bother about awards.

I'm not the type of guy who wants the credit.