About Quote by Terry Wogan
“Treasure is the kind of thing you dig up... or bury! And when people say, 'Oh, he's an icon,' well, an icon is a very old painting hanging in a Russian church! If you want to say something, say something nice about me. Don't call me a national treasure.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio, 2005
He rejects being labeled a “national treasure,” preferring modest praise over grandiose titles.
In simple terms: He doesn’t want to be called a national treasure.
Key Takeaway
Accept modest recognition rather than inflated accolades.
Themes
humility
celebrity
self‑image
media
public perception
Mood
lighthearted
self‑deprecating
Type
personal
cultural
When to use this quote
- media interviews
- public events
- award ceremonies
- social media commentary
Key Concepts
celebrity culture
national identity
personal branding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do titles affect personal humility?
- What value does modesty bring to public figures?
A Different Perspective
Some may view the “national treasure” label as a sign of respect.
![“I have no policy for my collection. For example, there's a bunch of meteorite [on the windowsill in my studio]. I touch it and I feel the energy from the universe. I have a 1/1,000th of a fragment of stone-age tools and pottery and debris. I can learn many things from my collection. Actually, the…” quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/947/hiroshi-sugimoto-14343_age_i-have-no-policy-for-my-collection-for-e_266371.jpg)
