415 Quotes About Awards

  • Author Michael Palin
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    I got my first lifetime achievement award years ago, and I was very excited, but then I got a sense of: Well, can one get a second lifetime award?

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  • Author Pink
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    Dr. Maggie DiNome was given the Duke Award for her tireless efforts and stellar contributions to the eradication of cancer. But unfortunately my weight seems much more important to some of you. While I will admit the dress didn't photograph as well as it did in my kitchen, I will also admit I felt very pretty. In fact, I feel beautiful.

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  • Author Robin Pollard
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    Restaurants are critical partners to the Washington wine industry because the restaurant is where consumers often have their first wine experience. The Washington Wine Restaurant Awards program recognizes those establishments that exhibit strong support of Washington wines with innovative and educational promotions.

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  • Author S. J. Perelman
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    This medal (the National Book Award) together with my American Express card, will identify me worldwide ... except at Bloomingdale's.

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  • Author Terry Pratchett
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    Oh dear me, the Booker people don't like me. I don't care. I have been given an award for being taken not seriously, and I am very, very pleased about that.

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  • Author Vijay Patel
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    Judging awards is a big chunk out of our working life and judges have very little time to spend on each entry.

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  • Author Questlove
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    I don't bask in the awards I've won, read my bank statements, I refuse. To me, that's how you start losing the hunger.

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