Appreciation of Talent Quotes

There's something exceptional about watching a video and simultaneously thinking 'That was genius!' and 'I could have done that!'

To sit next to Walter Hill, and to be able to exchange ideas back and forth, and for him to be able to tell you that he likes what you're doing - I don't know. I kind of pinch myself.

I think possibly, as an artist, you're always treated with a certain respect but also with a certain sort of nervousness.

Yes, I am complimented on my work in Kids in the Hall once or twice a week. It's a nice feeling.

When I was young, I was very blessed to have this insight that my best work would be when I was an older actress. I just always knew that as a young actress.

The true eye for talent presupposes the true reverence for it.

I guess I'm bothered by how fans react to certain things and how they're interested in certain things over true talent. I've always appreciated talent over everything else.

As an artist, I feel so fortunate to be able to learn from all these great musicians that came before me, when some people have nobody that came before them.

It's very exciting to be able to just work in this business, let alone on stuff you are extremely proud of. So it does make me a little nervous, because 'Breaking Bad' is so special. It's great being part of something so great because people pay attention to you, hopefully because you're doing good work.

It's not fair to compare one artist to another because they all come with their own sort of elements to the picnic, you know.

I always wish to find great virtues where there are great talents, and to love what I admire.

Critics should be to actors what ornithologists are to birds: they can write all they want, but it shouldn't affect them.

Black audiences are hard. They always think they're better than you. So you got to come with a little extra to satisfy them.

I have no talent except for being able to enjoy and recognize it in others.

There's nothing better than to work with somebody who appreciates you as an artist.

It's an incredible honor to be nominated by the Academy.

Use those talents you have. You will make it. You will give joy to the world. Take this tip from nature: The woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except those who sang best.

I'm lucky to have acted during a great era, and I was able to get a lot of love overseas, and I'm happy that I was able to contribute to hallyu in my own way.

The best evidence of merit is a cordial recognition of it whenever and wherever it may be found.

I think Kurt Sutter's different as a creator for different people. My experience of Kurt Sutter has always been a really professional, lovely one. I like Kurt Sutter very much.

It is certainly a most tremendous and unprecedented honor and distinction that I have received from Pittsburgh. Let us hope that it is not too late in my case to be of value to American art in something that I may yet possibly do from this encouragement.

I never looked at people or singing as commodities.

I have nothing against the Indian people, and I have always enjoyed going to India, as the people there appreciate and support good cricket and players.

There are many wonderful orchestras in the world, but very few who have a character or personality of their own. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of them, and I think it very important to recognize and respect that character.