Quotes About Admiration

People are very sincere in their praise, and you can't take it lightly.

I think woman is phenomenal, magnificent. I mean that sincerely.

I really do like Solange, sincerely. I'm down for her, and I trust her judgment.

I couldn't sing like Mick Jagger, not that I wanted to.

If I could, I'd sing old French songs or American folk music, but I sure as hell can't do it as well as Mississippi John Hurt - no way in hell am I getting near that!

With Scarlett Johansson, I always thought she was pretty, but then when I heard her sing, there was just something about her voice that made her really, really attractive to me. And I think she would be fun to hang out with.

Singapore admires America's dynamism, vibrancy, and capacity for self-renewal. These qualities attract the best and brightest from around the world.

I like Madonna a lot. I think she's really good, and I think she's a good singer.

Karen Carpenter was just a singularly amazing singer. There was just not anybody like her.

There was a French singer, Francoise Hardy - I used to look at her pictures and try to dress like her.

I do know a good singer when I hear one.

I listen to Mark Chestnutt and think he's a great singer - and he really does good material.

No one in the world can beat Ella Fitzgerald as a riff singer.

Alison Krauss is definitely my favorite singer that's ever lived. I've never heard anyone like her.

I've got a crush on my backing singer.

If I could be anyone, I'd choose the lead singer of Arcade Fire, Win Butler.

My favorite singer is Lauryn Hill - all time, hands down. She was my biggest inspiration growing up.

I don't talk about Amy Winehouse as a 'singer.' She's a pioneer. I listened to her endlessly when I started writing.

I love Feist. I love Francoise Hardy. She was a French singer-songwriter in the '60s who was pretty huge. I think I'm drawn to her sincerity. I love Fiona Apple, too - she's quirky and really honest in her lyrics.

I am inspired by all kinds of players and singers.

I don't really have a style icon but I really admire the way people dress like Gaga, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani. It's good to be inspired by singers who write music and dress incredibly - rather than models and people in the fashion industry who dress immaculately anyway because it's their style.

I have always looked up to Adele and Christina Aguilera as singers ever since I was very young, and now my favorite male singer is Hozier.

I say nice things about Mariah all the time. I tell Mariah all the time how much of a fan I am of her. She's one of my favorite artists of all time... She's shaped a generation of singers.

When you talk about me having a favorite singer, it's Celine. She is not only one of the most amazing singers, but she is just an amazing person.