Quotes About Idol

The Kate Winslet thing has been a shocker. I was like, that is the most ridiculous claim. Amazing, obviously. She's been my idol since I re-enacted 'Titanic' and fell in love with Leo. And it's a privilege to be called the next anything. But I suppose to be the next you is all you can do.

Back then, my idol was Bugs Bunny, because I saw a cartoon of him playing ball - you know, the one where he plays every position himself with nobody else on the field but him? Now that I think of it, Bugs is still my idol. You have to love a ballplayer like that.

People like Prince or Madonna, they're kind of superhuman. You can't imagine them burning their toast, and there's something really exciting about that.

You know what shows today are missing? Stars.

Being a teen idol is what I've waited for my whole life.

It is easy to make an idol of routine, finding security within the boundaries you build around your life. Although each day contains twenty-four hours, every single one presents a unique set of circumstances. Don't try to force-fit today into yesterday's mold.

In fact, Luther says the "great idol Mammon" has anointed "three trustees—rust, moths, and thieves"—that ought to remind us of the temporality of possessions.12

The first time I went to see a Second City show, I was in awe of everything. I just wanted to touch the same stage that Gilda Radner had walked on. It was sacred ground.

I loved Jordan. He was one of the greatest athletes of our time.

At night, I fly down to Earth, and I watch my littlest Babyboy sleep. He's seven, and he's got a picture of me on his wall—right in between Shaquille O'Neal and the Incredible Hulk.

A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness, and no wrath is an idol.

What each man honours before all else, what before all things he admires and loves, this for him is God.

Whatever you love more than God is your idol.

They welcomed him as a hero, but he now knew that heroes were soon created by those needing reflected glory.

I am not a great artist like Maradona was with regards to on-the-field matters.

After 'Idol,' I had horrible management. I was getting reality show pilot offers - just to film a few episodes to see how it'd go, for VH1, for Bravo - and my manager wasn't letting me do any of them. I was auditioning for things like Disney movies instead! I was held back from doing any cool opportunity when the iron was hot, and I regret that.

My only idol is God, and I kick myself when I don't pray regularly enough.

Elvis may have been my first hero, but you couldn't relate to him.

I think the first older artist I related to and loved was Bowie.

Well, regarding actors, my idol is Catherine Deneuve, but not in relation to my work, I'm just a fan. As far as genres, I've been reading a lot of science fiction, and I would love to make a fantastic film.

My dad hit 152 home runs and that's the person I wanted to be like. My hero growing up.

When I was growing up, I didn't have a hometown hero.

Everyone has a reason why their particular sacred cow is the sacred cow to be honored.

I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.