Quotes About Role models

I'm not saying that maybe there isn't a kid out there whose behavior hasn't been influenced by me in some way. I'm sure there is. But I can only speak for myself, and if you'd asked if my behavior had ever been affected by people I'd admired from afar, like musicians or footballers, that'd be a yes, totally. Right down to their hand gestures.

As a child, you are influenced by your parents' actions.

I remember watching Robert Powell many years ago. He did 'Jesus of Nazareth,' and I remember thinking that was probably my favorite. Once I got the role, I didn't want to watch anything, because it only influences what you do.

Good coaches, as we all know, can have amazing influences on boys.

I always played 'FIFA' and stuff like that growing up, and seeing those guys celebrate, I kind of got inspiration from that.

In fact, Mario Parisi and my father are probably the two most inspirational figures when it comes to my growth as a company leader.

Growing up, I didn't have any inspirations.

What inspiration will other fast bowlers have if they don't have anybody to inspire them to become fast bowlers.

There are a lot of people who can be classified as heroes and do great things and inspire me.

When I was a little kid, I looked up to other people, so I hope that I can inspire little kids.

Debbie Allen and Regina King inspire me.

As players ourselves, to inspire other players to do what we do is awesome.

I use people like Missy Elliott and Beyonce to inspire things I want to do.

I didn't get into acting to have a moment, I got into it because of people who've inspired me, like Judi Dench, Holly Hunter, and Jodie Foster.

There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget your parents and all they've done to help you to get here.

Like I said, when I was a kid, they inspired me.

There's so many inspiring people out there.

We need to instill the values that are important for future generations, and above all we have to show boys how to respect women.

As humans, we don't know what we should do. We don't have those instincts like God has given animals. We have to see to know where we are going. It is just a natural human emotion to look for people to emulate.

I have always been drawn to strong and interesting women, people who have navigated that world before you and maintained their integrity and sense of self.

Both my parents had a great influence on me. I never heard my father use a profane or even a slang word. I always respected him because of his complete integrity. In his business dealings his handshake was like a contract. He was as good as his word. Of all the people I have ever known, my mother had the greatest influence on me.

Children will learn far more by watching than by just listening.

Integrity is the glue that holds our way of life together. What our young people want to see in their elders is integrity, honesty, truthfulness, and faith. What they hate most of all is hypocrisy and phoniness . . . Let them see us doing what we would like them to do.

If you want to become a great leader, you need to prepare yourself to become a great leader, and the best way to do that is to study great leaders.