Lots of people come up to me and call me Sir Bruce now. Interviewers call me Sir with every question, but I never make a point of making people call me Sir. It doesn't matter to me, though; it was a great honour to be knighted. I'm very proud of it.
What is there that is illustrious that is not also attended by labor?
An award or an honour from the government is always welcomed any time.
It was surreal to think the Queen of England not only knew who I was but thought enough of what I do to give me an award.
I am hugely honoured and proud to be receiving a knighthood.
It's a great honor to me to be named to the Hall of Fame. It's very hard for me to even imagine that I would ever be elected to it.
Becoming a 'Sir' is slightly uncomfortable at first, although it is a considerable honor. It is amazing how quickly you become accustomed to it.
At first I felt terrible, then I realized... that no matter what I do the rest of my life... I'll never do anything as distinguished as getting on Nixon's enemy list.
I received an honorary doctorate for my work. Maybe one of these works is considered the equivalent of a Ph.D.
It is a very humbling honor to be selected as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
To be part of the All-Star group is a great honor. It means a lot.
It's an incredible honor to be nominated by the Academy.
Well did graduate summa cum laude from Fordham University.
It's a great honor to be associated with the Hall of Fame and now to be in it. It's awesome.
No. 1 career highlight? It would have to be getting the MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.
I am humbled and truly honored to be the recipient of The Key to the City and my own day by the District of Columbia.
To be awarded with an honour of the stature of a Padma Bhushan, which is deemed as one of the three highest civilian awards in our country, is just gratifying.
