Gavin Creel Quotes

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.

No two people take on the information of being admirable and being admired in the same way.

I can live for two months on a good compliment.

I have an amazing group of people around me who are always like, 'Oh, wow, you're doing such amazing things. But don't get a big head,' and I'm like, 'Thanks, man, appreciate it.' It helps, you know?

I'm a great believer that you should always tell people they are wonderful, as we're all insecure at heart, especially in our industry.

Let the master praise him, and say, 'Here ye do well.' For, I assure you, there is no such whetstone to sharpen a good wit, and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

There are high spots in all of our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I don't care how great, how famous or successful a man or woman may be, each hungers for applause.

If you keep telling a youngster he is no good, he might begin to doubt himself. A pat on the back could bring the very best out of him.

I love attention. If I see a gang of girls? That makes me dance even more!

The aim of flattery is to soothe and encourage us by assuring us of the truth of an opinion we have already formed about ourselves.

It is always pleasant to be urged to do something on the ground that one can do it well.

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration.

To say, 'well done' to any bit of good work is to take hold of the powers which have made the effort and strengthen them beyond our knowledge.

A pat on the back, through only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, is miles ahead in results.

I don't know that praise is always a good thing.

My mum said to me once years ago, which really spurred me on, 'You're the funniest person I know'. I loved that.

There is no such whetstone, to sharpen a good wit and encourage a will to learning, as is praise.

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

It's lovely to be told you're wonderful by someone when you're used to being told how awful you are.

For some reason, we stopped getting gold stars at some age. It's time to bring them back.

A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.

Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job!

So many people supported me and believed in me. They made it so easy for me to believe in myself, because I didn't want to let them down.

It's very inexpensive to give a compliment.