"Getting the nomination is like gravy. Winning would be like whatever is better than gravy"

In this quote, Billy Bob Thornton is expressing his excitement at the possibility of winning an award or election. He compares getting the election to getting gravy, something that is great and satisfying but not rather the ultimate reward. Winning, on the other hand, would be even much better than gravy, and would represent the highest level of accomplishment. Thornton's usage of this example suggests that he is committed to doing his best and is motivated to work towards success. In general, this quote shows that Thornton is both enthusiastic about his work and positive in his abilities.