Awards Quote by Derek Walcott

It's nice to have awards from time to time. There was a time when I had to make a living from my writing, and…

— Ruskin Bond

I have become very critical of the whole book award system and could preach on that subject for quite a while, but I do…

— Ursula K. Le Guin

Sometimes earning awards doesn't matter as much as earning revenue or profit, or having a good response from the audience. No matter how many…

— Stephen Chow

Actually, no, because awards don't spark sales as much as you'd think.

— Chantal Kreviazuk

Awards are important for all directors because they improve your working conditions. You're only as good as your last film, so if you get…

— Michael Haneke

You can never be guaranteed good roles because of an award, but I think your profile and net worth as a performer has to…

— Minnie Driver

Except that awards are competitive, which is a negative thing, they are wonderful for singling out deserving individuals and bringing their work to the…

— Joyce Carol Oates

I don't care very much about awards...I'd rather make a living at what I do and have to do what I want with my…

— Harrison Ford

The older you get, the more awards you get. So, if you live long enough, then you get all the awards eventually.

— Kirk Douglas

The effect of prizes on one's career - if that is what to call it - is considerable, since they give one more clout…

— John Banville

“History teaches us that Literary Book Awards have always been the quickest and easiest way to achieve global fame. They have helped countless authors…

— Mouloud Benzadi

For me, it's not about the awards. I don't define success by how many awards you have or how much money you have. To…

— Kellie Pickler