Coy Bowles Quotes

I don't think about that. I wasn't a kid growing up saying one day I'll get an Oscar and make a speech. That wasn't on my mind. So what I do is the best work I can do.

Do not try to push your way through to the front ranks of your profession; do not run after distinctions and rewards; but do your utmost to find an entry into the world of beauty.

The talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well, and doing well whatever you do without thought of fame. If it comes at all it will come because it is deserved, not because it is sought after.

I saw that Meryl Streep said, I just want to do my job well. And really, that's all I'm ever trying to do.

Fame is something I think happens as a result of trying to do good work. If you're trying to be famous, your work usually suffers.

I've got my Grammys on top of my piano and I look at them when I play.

I have won many awards and I am very happy about this, but I am not the best player in the world.

I've always watched the Hall of Fame speeches. Thought about what I would talk about if I ever was up there. But I don't wake up in the morning thinking about wanting to be in the Hall of Fame. I really don't.

There's no problem with trying to be successful, but it's all about just doing good work. It's not about fame.

All I'm interested in is putting in consistent performances. If awards come along with that, great. It means you are doing something right.

I have not hung a single award on my walls, including the Padma Shri.

I'm not interested in being known for anything other than the work.

Our business isn't to be famous: that's not what we do; that's not what we strive for.

All I gotta do is my job, do what it is that I bring to the table - that fire - and put the thump on these songs, and everything's gonna work from there.

I'm not hungry for success. I am only hungry for good work, and that is how it is with most superstars. Every day I tell myself how fortunate I am to be where I am.

When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.

I was called the greatest director in Europe, but I was just a hard worker.

It's great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they're a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It's something to behold.

In my proudest moments, I think I had a real hand in the creative force of making 'Star Trek.' But most of the time, I don't think about it.

My success is not due to any personal superiority over other people.

You always have in the back of your mind that would be cool if you get recognized. But you can't concentrate on any of those things. You've got to just keep playing and doing your music and the rest is just a bonus.

I'm not one who's big on accolades and all those things. I did my job and I'm proud of what I did and how I did it.

I have not won far more awards than I have won.

I'd rather stay out of the limelight until I've done something I feel proud of.

I don't think I've done any profound work yet... People ask me, 'How would you want to be remembered?' I tell them I don't want to be remembered! I'm not here to become a Madhubala or receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. I'm not that kind of a person. And I'm not brash about it; it's just the way I am.