Challenges Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

I don't know what's going on that I'm hosting the Emmys during really hard times. But I guess it's an honor and a privilege…

— Julie Chen

There's always going to be a part of me that wants an Emmy. Truthfully, I'm probably more motivated by people being entertained. I'm more…

— Courtney A. Kemp

Emmys are gorgeous and fun, but with or without them, there is beautiful work out there.

— Peter Scolari

When you feel an audience engaged and surprised and enthusiastic, reacting to what you've planned, that is the reward. It's better than the Emmys.

— George Stevens, Jr

The Emmys are flat-out fun.

— Melissa Rivers

Who doesn't want to go to the Emmys? But it ends up just being really boring.

— Michael J. Nelson

It's a great way to start the day, hearing you've been nominated for an Emmy. It's just thrilling.

— Allison Janney

I have an Emmy, but it's no big deal: work in TV news long enough, you eventually get one.

— Deborah Copaken Kogan

Not winning at the Emmy's was a Blessing in disguise, makes me want to work harder than I already do.

— Idris Elba

I didn't watch the Emmys because - well, for one, I have been to awards shows, and I understand how it works. For another,…

— Kurt Fuller

You don't have the opportunity to win an Emmy unless you're given the opportunity to play certain kinds of roles.

— Joe Morton

The first time I went to the Emmys was amazing. I had someone make me a dress - like, made for me.

— Retta