The Academy Awards are obscene, dirty . . . no better than a beauty contest. Votes: 3
Dustin HoffmanThis award is meaningful because it comes from my fellow dealers in celluloid. Votes: 3
Alfred HitchcockHollywood -- that's where they give Academy Awards to Charlton Heston for acting. Votes: 3
Shirley KnightMe and my partner, Conway Twitty, cleaned up at the 1972 Country Music Association Awards. Votes: 3
Loretta LynnOh yeah, I'm about to host the Genies, which are the Canadian Academy Awards. Votes: 3
Andrea MartinI don't deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don't deserve that either. Votes: 3
Jack BennyTo refuse awards is another way of accepting them with more noise than is normal. Votes: 3
Mark TwainThe Hollywood Film Awards were really stressful. It was the biggest press line I'd ever seen. Votes: 3
Lupita Nyong'oGrammys, American Music Awards, successful albums, I'd pick my kids any day over any of it. Votes: 3
Toni BraxtonWhen I was in high school, I earned the pimple award and every other gross-out award. Votes: 3
Jack NicholsonAwards are great, but they're not who you are, and pop culture isn't who you are. Votes: 3
Mary GrandpreI don't like to sit and bask in my own awards. Awards represent artistic death to me. Votes: 3
Paula ColeFor my second and third pictures I won Academy Awards. Nothing worse could have happened to me, Votes: 3
Luise RainerFor my second and third pictures, I won Academy Awards. Nothing worse could have happened to me. Votes: 3
Luise RainerI know how the Academy Awards works: It's a card game, and I'm in the toss-up category. Votes: 3
Tom HanksPayday at my house is like the Academy Awards. My wife says: May I have the envelope please. Votes: 3
Henny YoungmanI didn't get into film to win Academy Awards. I wanted to have a conversation with the audience. Votes: 3
Kevin SmithMy mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque. Votes: 3
Denzel WashingtonCameron Diaz was so cute at the MTV Movie Awards when she pulled her skirt up and wiped her armpits. Votes: 3
PinkI went to a couple Academy Awards parties and I was definitely like, 'Whoa, no one will talk to me. Votes: 3
Matt StoneI went to a couple Academy Awards parties and I was definitely like, 'Whoa, no one will talk to me.' Votes: 3
Matt StoneI wasn't expecting it [Grammy]... I'm such a newcomer among all these people Votes: 1
Christina AguileraThis award is meaningful because it comes from my fellow dealers in celluloid Votes: 1
Alfred HitchcockI don't like awards ceremonies. I'd sooner go to the pub with mates I've known for years. Votes: 1
Paul O'GradyOh my God, you guys, I seriously do not have a speech prepared whatsoever. I'm shaking right now Votes: 1
Christina AguileraHollywood and fashion are symbiotic partners, especially during awards season. Votes: 0
Brad GoreskiThe great actresses and actors receive awards for great roles in great films. Votes: 0
Gloria StuartComedy Central made their own awards show. They were named best comedy channel. Votes: 0
Andy KindlerI've never won many awards, I didn't get certificates for swimming or anything. Votes: 0
Karl PilkingtonI'd rather go to the White House Correspondents' dinner than any awards show. Votes: 0
Scarlett JohanssonPeople should be encouraged by things like awards given for corporate governance practices. Votes: 0
Adi GodrejMarketing is not about your agency winning awards. It's about your organization winning business. Votes: 0
David Meerman ScottI still have certain goals that I want. Grammies... Other awards... an Oscar one day... Votes: 0
Janet JacksonI've gotten some pretty nice awards. I'm having trouble finding places to put them all. Votes: 0
Craig VenterActors like to play bad guys because they're more fun. They also win more awards. Votes: 0
Dean NorrisThose critics awards come and go every year, but the finished movie is your work. Votes: 0
Scott RudinTo refuse awards is another way of accepting them with more noise than is normal. Votes: 0
Peter UstinovObviously, the best dressed awards is very relevant, I'm best dressed at all times.(smiles) Votes: 0
Robert PattinsonThe Grammys are supposed to be awards for artistic excellence⦠Iggy Azaleaâs not excellent, Votes: 0
Azealia BanksYou don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am. Votes: 0
Johnny VegasSmith and Carlos aside, I object to using the Olympic awards stand to make a political statement. Votes: 0
Brent MusburgerIt's very validating when you are new in the industry to get awards. It boosts your self-esteem. Votes: 0
Sheena EastonOn being the guest of honor at an awards banquet: "Thank you for making this day necessary." Votes: 0
Yogi BerraYou don't make movies to win awards. You make movies because you want people to see them. Votes: 0
Robin TunneyI can tell you there are rewards that go far beyond money and public acclaim and awards. Votes: 0
Michael JacksonHe's a lucky guy Cristiano, he always gets first row tickets to see Messi win his awards. Votes: 0
Zlatan IbrahimovicI don't do a television show for awards. You make it so people will enjoy watching it. Votes: 0
Sarah Michelle GellarTitles or awards are not the mark of your success. They are the beginning of a life-long sadhana. Votes: 0
Shreya GhoshalI compose music for films, and by the grace of God, I've got a few awards. That's it. Votes: 0
A. R. RahmanMuch as I like getting awards in Oldenburg, Germany and Torino, it's nice to get one in America. Votes: 0
James TobackI've been lucky enough to travel the world and win awards and medals, but it was time to stop. Votes: 0
Natalie du ToitIt's nice to get your glad rags on for awards like the Baftas, but it doesn't happen all the time. Votes: 0
Dan StevensI've won many awards and I want more. If you want to call it hunger then I'm hungry for awards. Votes: 0
Shah Rukh KhanI was at awards shows and felt really lost so it was good to play someone who was really lost. Votes: 0
Anna KendrickI've gotten tons of awards and I believe when it's my time to get a Grammy, I'll get a Grammy. Votes: 0
Nicki MinajI judged about a zillion awards this year so Ive been reading a lot of books that just came out. Votes: 0
Rick MoodyI used to only worry about the #1's and all of the awards. But that was a long time ago. Votes: 0
Wynonna JuddA couple of guys won Academy Awards for the things that I turned down. Today, after coming to terms with everything, after being in therapy for a long time-there are areas where I will compromise. Votes: 6 Mickey Rourke
To refuse awards is another way of accepting them with more noise than is normal. Votes: 1 Mark Twain
I always feel I had a very lucky life. For example, I sure didn't want to go in the army: when I was drafted in the Korean War, I wanted to go as a photographer. But luckily, they put me in the infantry - luckily because the official photographer was photographing the medal awarding and all the official situations. Votes: 1 Harold Feinstein
It's crucial that I kind of keep up, without drifting into the backslapping land of cliche and lifetime achievement awards. Votes: 1 Robert Plant
The Nobel Prize is given as a personal award but it also honors the field of research in which I have worked and it also honors my students and colleagues. Votes: 1 Robert Hofstadter
I've been lucky enough to travel the world and win awards and medals, but it was time to stop. Votes: 3 Natalie du Toit
I feel a deep emotion and pride for the honor of having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1992. Votes: 1 Rigoberta Menchu
I have done so much for hip-hop and 'til this day, I haven't received any awards or any recognition for it. Votes: 1 Luther Campbell
You get moments all the time that kind of make you pinch yourself, some of them make you quite emotional. Winning a BRIT was a big moment because we were just so excited to be at the awards in the first place. Selling out Madison Square Garden was pretty amazing too. Then we woke to the news that our UK tour was sold out. It was crazy. Votes: 1 Harry Styles
You don't want to be flattered and become big-headed by getting awards. But, well, I am. Votes: 3 Johnny Vegas
I feel so fortunate to be 22 right now and having three [grammy awards] under my belt, which is amazing Votes: 3 Christina Aguilera
I couldn't speak Japanese very well, passport regulations were changing, I felt British, and my future was in Britain. And it would also make me eligible for literary awards. But I still think I'm regarded as one of their own in Japan. Votes: 3 Kazuo Ishiguro
I always loved science. And in fact, I got a science award in high school. I mean, I loved science, but I think I loved literature more. Votes: 2 Rita Dove
WikiLeaks is a service to the population. Assange should get an award for - presidential medal of honor. Votes: 1 Noam Chomsky