Greil Marcus Quotes

I don't get involved in criticizing or extolling really good artists who do their job. That's for other people.

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.

Mass appreciation doesn't always equate to something good.

All I can do is put out the good stuff, and people will make the decision on whether they like it. My fans are very intelligent people. They're not stupid. They know what's good.

I've heard from writers and musicians and fans that they think I'm underrated.

Randy said I could call him for anything, Paula said that she loved me and said how much of a star I was. Simon was like, keep up the good work and I'll have nothing to worry about.

I believe I would rather have Stieglitz like something - anything I had done - than anyone else I know.

In my writing, as much as I could, I tried to find the good, and praise it.

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

When you do good work, people will notice you.

Treat a work of art like a prince. Let it speak to you first.

I've always believed that getting respect as an artiste is of utmost importance.

We should never overestimate an audience's culture, but we should never underestimate their intelligence.

We must recognize our opponents' merits.

Admiration is seen as a noble sentiment - we admire people for admiring others, detecting, in their admiration, a suggestion of taste and humility.

"We liked it" or "I didn't like it" people say. As if it were nothing higher than to please the people!

I don't want flowers or candy or anything like that. I just want somebody to say, 'Wow, you've done a great job.'

My deepest respect to the clubs who considered having me.

I love Safadao; it is an honor to be compared.

It was a great feeling to be named an All-Star starter, to know that my hard work is paying off and fans around the world are recognizing that.

When someone is complimenting you, they are sharing how your actions or behaviors impacted them. They are not asking if you agree.

I always felt that I was never acknowledged for a lot of things - award shows, all of that.

Make no mistake, I'm a huge admirer of Faheem Ashraf, and I said so in England.

Of course I'm happy when people mention his name and mine in the same breath. It's like a dream. But I know they are overpraising 'Your Name' because I am absolutely not at Miyazaki's level. Honestly, I really don't want Miyazaki to see it because he will see all its flaws.

In my mind, when God made women, he did an amazing job. I think girls are just perfect.