Biz Markie Quotes

Dignified and respectful quietude speaks much louder than pomp and circumstance when it comes to remembering those who died.

You always respect the vets.

I sometimes wonder how many of these lifetime achievement awards you can accept before you have to do the decent thing and die.

On no further occasion present a flag or medal to an Indian.

Let a nation's fervent thanks make some amends for the toils and sufferings of those who survive.

We are very fortunate to be recognized here in such an extraordinary manner for work that we enjoy.

The groups that have awarded them are all a little different. It's a little hard to single out any one for that, but I think the dedication of this building would have to go toward the top of the list.

Awards are lovely and always welcome.

To be remembered after we are dead, is but poor recompense for being treated with contempt while we are living.

It's a great, great experience to finally get the reception that you know you rightfully deserve.

I will raise a book to Brian Thomsen.

Only a dead nation remembers its heroes when they die. Real nations respect them when they are alive.

Hats off, gentlemen — if he were still alive we should not be here.

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

Mother's Day is a welcome event in partisan times. Nearly everyone agrees that we should show mothers gratitude.

It's nice to be remembered.

There's no problem with a guard of honour in any way.

The greatest award is the appreciation of the people.

We are always full of the types of people who retire or die. But they are never saying 'This guy is really unbelievable; we're alive to witness an exceptional performer.' I think we should recognise that while we are still racing.

I am completely grateful and pleased for the attention and the recognition I've received for playing the roles that I've played.

I think every actor should be always grateful when they work.

As they marched, the crowds lining the route broke into applause, a sweet and deeply felt spontaneous pattering that was a sort of communal embrace. Welcome home.

Well, I always had this desire to celebrate and somehow be a part of things that I thought were really great.

Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable.

I offer my performance as prayer for someone I've worked with as an actor or someone who has died. The image that comes into my head as I walk to the stage, I offer that performance up for that person.