Aggravation Quote by Tony Randall
“So many people have won Emmys, so many people have won multiple Emmys that I think it's a degraded award.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 1975
Winning many Emmys has devalued the award, making it seem less prestigious.
In simple terms: Too many winners dilute award value.
Key Takeaway
Value quality over quantity.
Themes
awards
recognition
value
prestige
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- industry accolades
- public perception
- professional motivation
Key Concepts
award inflation
industry standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Do awards still matter to you?
- How do you define personal success beyond accolades?
A Different Perspective
Awards can still motivate despite perceived devaluation.
![“Bud [Yorkin] broke out big when he did 'The Fred Astaire Show' and won four Emmys. His wife at the time suggested that we team up. We got a lot of press in show business papers, and a number of offers...we eventually signed with Paramount Pictures. But I always like to say, his was the horse that…” quote by Norman Lear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e3/norman-lear-7597_bigs_bud-yorkin-broke-out-big-when-he-did-the_1512304.jpg)
