Dexter Gordon Quotes

It feels good to have your work respected again.

When someone bestows something on you, no matter how true it is, when someone says, 'Sexiest Man Alive,' I'm honestly going, 'Thank you. Right on.' For me, it's never canceled out anything, it's never made me go, 'Does this make me less talented of an actor?'

I don't think about, 'Oh, I'm finally getting my respect,' because I don't care about this.

For people to come to you and say, 'Would you like to be a part of our show?' after years of 'Please tell me I'm good enough,'... I can't tell you how wonderful it feels.

Respect your success.

I am able to really enjoy the positive attention I receive.

It's sort of fun. If someone's eyeballing you, it makes you feel good.

You start to look at it with a deeper respect and I think that deeper respect for what you do builds more self-respect.

I'm not a star. I don't feel I'm so great. So how can I make you feel great just because you've got my signature on a piece of paper?

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I'm just trying to enjoy the fact that I have gained some respect from some people whom I respect.

I think people should recognise that I'm one of the best defenders in the world and not just talk nonsense, I will say.

I don't look for praise.

The more comfortable you become at accepting recognition, the more comfortable you will be with giving it.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

I guess other people's compliments motivate you.

Praise does wonders for our sense of hearing.

Old men need applause too.

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Am I really cool? You're telling me I'm cool? Well, that's good to hear.

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

I do like some of the perks, like being, recognized, especially if I've had my makeup done and I'm going to be photographed and people admire me. Who wouldn't like that?

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation.