Shaquille O'Neal Quotes

I would never think of myself as a role model.

Being a role model is about being true to myself.

Being a role model is a privilege.

Well, I always hope that I'm a role model.

I try to lead by example.

I don't really look at myself as a role model. And I just am the way I am and if people want to look up to me, they do. By no means do I like to give a negative image either.

Paris Singer had vastly more to do with shaping my character than Mother had; although Mother made innumerable sacrifices for me, and Paris Singer made none. I wanted to be like him.

I don't think of myself as a role model.

Leadership is about setting a good example for others to follow.

A lot of young actors look up to me, and I wouldn't trade that for any money in the world. I don't want to lose their respect and be a hypocrite.

I would never consider myself a role model in the wide sense of the word.

My dream is to be able to promote a message of honesty, whether with music or in anything that I'm doing. I don't think to be a role model you have to be perfect.

I think that's kind of who I am. I just try to be vocal and try to lead by example.

I definitely consider myself a role model.

I don't think you have to be perfect to be a role model.

I don't care to be famous. But at the same time, you look at all the role models these little girls have, and they don't have anyone to look up to. I mean, it's weird, but if I just hid out and didn't let myself be known, who would they look up to instead, you know?

Good men are the stars, the planets of the ages wherein they live, and illustrate the times.

Peter Ustinov was the first really positive influence in my career. He was real and he bore witness to it. The things he said to you, he lived them.

I know I have a responsibility as a role model to children and I try to fulfill that.

We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

When you speak of role models, when we talk to our kids, everybody is a role model, everyone, just as you look at a Michael Jordan to be the terrific athlete he is.

I think the years on 'The Donna Reed Show,' the years from 14 to 19, were so incredibly important. Donna Reed was simply an extraordinary woman, a woman of great strength, kindness, integrity and compassion. I am not trying to make her sound like a saint, but she had the most profound influence on me. I carry her with me today.

Dad has always been - and still is - a great influence on me. He has always stood up for spirit, staying true to his beliefs... and I like to do the same with regard to my own true beliefs, regardless of potential criticism or mockery.

I honestly do feel that I am a role model for young people.