Quotes About Admiration

One of my very favourite poets was a Massachusetts poet named Robert Lowell.

From an artist's point of view, I always want to work with the writers I admire.

I mean, I knew of Jane Austen's work, and I guess I'm a fan at a distance insofar as from a literary point of view, it's beautifully written.

It is such a special thing. As a kid growing up, you look at the Ballon d'Or and how it is the top of the top from a personal point of view.

I don't know if my father realizes this, but I remember sitting there watching 'Apocalypse Now,' watching Pacino in 'Scarface' and watching James Dean in 'East of Eden' with him. And him he's not in the arts at all just pointing out 'the greats.'

When I was a young player, I would look at players and think, he does this well, and try and pick up good points from them, or he conducts himself well, I'll pick up on that.

Nadal is one of the great champions - a class act.

I want to be seen as a classic model.

I've always dug Audrey Hepburn. I think she's one of the classic beauties.

For me, it's classical music I started with and I admire Jacqueline du Pre.

I love Blake Lively. She's one of my favorite actresses, and she's got a really classy and beautiful look. She's somebody that I really look up to and follow.

As cliche as it is, I was a huge Audrey Hepburn girl growing up.

Albert Frederick Mummery and Chris Bonington are the British climbers I most admire.

You got to be careful mentioning people as great as Clint Eastwood. You can't put me in the same sentence as that man.

I like Bill Clinton.

Ms. Clinton - Mrs. Clinton, I should say - she's a favorite of mine.

Neymar is like my brother. I love him, and we have a very good, close relationship.

My fans come tell me I'm their 2Pac. Their mamas who love 2Pac come tell me that I'm the closest to 2Pac.

You know, when you can play with the greatest players of that particular era, you look forward to going to the ballpark. I mean, you thought it was great to be there in the clubhouse. You thought it was great to be on the field.

You think about when you're kids and see these guys on TV, and now you're in the same clubhouse as Chipper Jones and Bobby Cox.

I have always wanted to play at clubs like Barcelona. It's a great club. Any player would be happy for them to show an interest.

I act for my fans. I expect them to enjoy my performance rather than starting fan clubs.

I love all the clubs I play for.

I saw 'Clueless' five times in the theatre when I was growing up.