Stephen Colbert Quotes

Sometimes you look at the critics and say, 'Nobody else was telling me that, but you were.'

I'm really loud. I can't sing softly.

Praise those of your critics for whom nothing is up to standard.

My favorite saying is, 'If it's too loud, turn it up.'

I'm always pleased when people respond to the work.

I never wish for critics.

I'm naturally a loud person. It can be a bit overpowering.

When I open my mouth, the room rings.

It's always nice when someone comes up to you and tells you they enjoy the show. At least they're not coming up and saying how much they hate it.

I know how to be loud.

Critics matter to me a lot.

Generally, I respect critics; they have their job to do.

I never receive backlash for my comments. I receive praise.

I've got quite a loud voice.

I'm not winning any modeling awards, I'm not a Rhodes Scholar, but I genuinely feel that if you're taking time out of your day and your energy to comment on my art, then I got your attention.

Communicating and being loud is a big part of my game.

Give recognition where it is due. Compliments stimulate more effort and desire to improve. Be generous with honest praising.

You have to give yourself credit, not too much because that would be bragging.

I would rather be attacked than unnoticed. For the worst thing you can do to an author is to be silent as to his works.

I don't care about people kissing my ass or telling me how great I am. I don't really give a damn. I read the bad stuff a whole lot more than I read the good stuff. I read that because there are always going to be critics who are going to say how good you aren't.

Critique the performance, and respect the hard work put in.

When you have confidence, when you feel loved by people, you can tell them the truth. It's important that I can say the photo isn't beautiful or the photo shoot sucks.

Be bold and don't worry about what people think. They don't do it that often anyway.

People are beginning to understand my vision and my message because finally people are beginning to allow me to be heard.

Praise is more obtrusive than a reproach.