Kenneth Koch Quotes

Well, I think if more people had more applause, it would make them feel better. I often give my wife a round of applause. If the meal is very good I give her a standing ovation.

I don't get tired of hearing that somebody liked my work.

Praise your children more than you correct them. Praise them for even their smallest achievement.

Ballplayers, like everyone else, like to get told they did something right.

It feels good to have your work respected again.

It's always a good feeling to be recognized for something.

I'm not used to getting good reviews.

All of us love applause, and so we should - it means that the listener likes us!

Mass appreciation doesn't always equate to something good.

Applause is a receipt, not a bill.

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true.

Old men need applause too.

The accolade of your peers is very exciting, always. There's lots of good stuff on the ballot.

At the conclusion of my argument I received very high compliments from the Chief Justice and later from other of the Judges. What they said I do not care to repeat.

For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.

I can take a lot of pats on the back. I love it when I get admiring letters from people. And, of course, I'd love it if the critics would notice me, too.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

I do believe in praising that which deserves to be praised.

I like the big ups. I'm into the big ups.

There is no Pleasure like that of receiving Praise from the Praiseworthy.

When I was young, I liked to be acknowledged in class by little gestures such as a small red star for doing something good. Now that I'm older, I still want to be acknowledged for good work.

When people recognize your work and want to reward you for what you've done, that's a good feeling.

We should welcome applause whenever it comes.

To have a little recognition, that is very nice, you dig. It is good for the ego, for the psyche.

By patting somebody on the back, a boy or a girl, a professional dancer, male, female, it really makes people feel good and I know it certainly made me feel good.