Claudio Ranieri Quotes

I am proud to say I got 102 caps. I tweeted on the day of my 100th that I was 'grateful.'

I think the best way I can repay the supporters for their kindness towards me, and for all that love, support and appreciation, is to score goals and win trophies for them.

I mean, I've been given a terrific life by the audiences who stuck with me all over the world.

First thing I did when I found out I made it into the top 13 is I tried not to faint and you know, I took it all in and I really looked at the crowd and said a big 'thank you'.

Well, I always had this desire to celebrate and somehow be a part of things that I thought were really great.

I'm a lucky guy and I'm happy to be with the Yankees. And I want to thank everyone for making this night necessary.

At the end of the day it's the fans who make you who you are.

Feed the troops on victory.

Our publicist at Warner Brothers is a young guy who has worked so hard for seven years with us and when we saw him backstage he broke down and cried. He couldn't believe it happened. It was seeing him so overcome when we realised how much it really meant.

I would like congratulate everyone who was a part of 'Life of Pi.'

The people who ask me for my autograph are the people who've put me here today, and you can't afford to forget that.

As I've gotten older, I realize how important my fans are and that I'm here because of them and not the other way around.

I think cool moments like winning a Grammy deserve a nice little party where you really soak it in and not have to work and stuff. I do remember throwing a party on that Grammy night, but it was work.

The accolade of your peers is very exciting, always. There's lots of good stuff on the ballot.

The last thing I want is to die and then be put into the Hall of Fame. It's not because I won't be there to enjoy it, exactly. It's because I want to enjoy it with family and friends and fans. I want to see them enjoy it.

I just want to thank everyone who made this day necessary.

It is a great honor to be awarded a Nobel Prize. This is a wonderful experience for my wife Betty and me. We received congratulations by email, phone and post, many from old friends we had not seen for some time.

Celebration is big for me. From my younger days, when I used to win mementos while playing basketball, I have always believed in sharing my success. It has to be there. It lifts the energy levels of the entire side if you are positive and vocal when a wicket falls.

Birthdays are a reward for having shown up 365 days in a row. It's like getting a badge for attendance.

I owe absolutely everything to HBO.

We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.

I'm very honoured that there is a loyal following and I hope it continues.

The groups that have awarded them are all a little different. It's a little hard to single out any one for that, but I think the dedication of this building would have to go toward the top of the list.

The awards world can be ridiculous, but I'm not one to bash it. I love awards! When I've been nominated for Emmys and when I won my DGA Award, I couldn't have been happier. I always liked getting a gold star in class.

The 'Degrassi' producers were very supportive. They sent me flowers when I got 'The Vampire Diaries,' and then as soon as it premiered and got the great numbers that it did, I got another large bouquet of flowers from them.