Quotes About Influence

Someone like John would want to end the Beatle period and start the Yoko period. He wouldn't like either to interfere with the other.

The greatest events of history are those which affect the greatest number for the longest periods.

There've been periods where I had to convince the audience or win them over.

The charms of women were never more powerful never inspired such achievements, as in those immortal periods, when they could neither read nor write.

Leaders play a unique role in periods of crisis and chaos. Because if you don't, you're not going to harness the power of all the people behind you.

I draw a lot of inspiration from different time periods.

Geographically, we are at the periphery of Europe, but I don't see Ireland in that way. The way I see us is as an island at the center of the world.

If it wasn't for Kenny Rogers, I don't think I would be in country music. He was that guy when I was a kid - his music and 'Hee Haw' made me perk my ears up and made me say, 'What is this? I want to hear more of that.' He was that catalyst for me to start this whole run in country music.

One of the perks of being the founder is that you get to build the company in your image.

I'm a bit of a shill for the Clinton Administration, which has its perks. I'm invited to all the inaugural balls.

The influence of one's parents is powerful and permanent.

The permanent power brokers of this city are the columnists.

I have my permanent muses and my muses of the moment.

I grew up with a father who didn't wear a watch, and this has permanently marked my relationship with time.

People were always able to look at Bettie Page and see what they needed her to be and she gave them that permission to do so. So in that way she's a feminist but I don't think she was ever trying to be.

Something to keep in mind, whether you adore Obama or Trump: Drooling toadyism is not a good look on either side, and it paves the way for evil. Because while hate can drive people to do many things, love permits leaders to do all things - none of them good.

Being a justice. If you love law the way I do... you're given the job of a lifetime... you're permitted to address the most important legal questions of the country, and sometimes the world. And in doing so, you make a difference in people's lives.

I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela, and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world.

I like Katy Perry.

I love Katy Perry! She's very charming.

I like Katy Perry. I like Kesha.

When I came into the Perry family, it was one of those deals where it was the only family I had. I didn't have a father figure growing up like that, somebody who genuinely cared about me. Governor Perry taught me how to be a good man.

First and foremost, Luke Perry was my very first celebrity crush ever in life. I still cannot believe that we're friends.

I was doing space girl outfits way before Katy Perry or Gaga!