Amir Khan Quotes

It's crazy that people are looking to me as a symbol like, 'Oh, he's the voice of the youth. He's this and this and that.' I feel like there's a lot of pressure that comes with it, when people look to you as the face of something.

Well it's not easy being Tiger Woods on the course. It's not easy being Tiger Woods off the course. In his defense, it's not easy being Tiger Woods.

When you're in the spotlight, people want to dissect you and then put you back together the way they want you.

The problem with fame is that you get frozen in one frame and nothing you can do can alter the nature.

Being a Brady comes with it's pleasures and its baggage. I'm not one given to a lack of privacy and invasion.

I don't think there's a problem with being a teen idol, if that happens to me, I'll be happy to deal with it.

It's so weird to turn on a switch and be the role model for all women, for all African-Americans. That doesn't happen that easily. It just doesn't. And so I don't act up in public and I don't do anything weird - because my sisters are watching me, not because the world is watching me.

I could completely do without the fame. It makes me self-conscious. It is a responsibility. I believe that if people look up to you in any way, especially kids, then you have a responsibility to inspire them, both in your work and in your life. So, for me, that is a weight.

For people who may think they know, or have snippets of who I am, you can attack that person. That's part of being a public figure.

I think stardom means a big responsibility that one has to shoulder.

I'm Mrs. Steve Irwin. I've got a lot to live up to.

I hear people say, 'I'm not a role model' all the time, and it's like, 'Well, of course you're not!' It doesn't mean that people aren't going to look at you as one, though.

I understand the scrutiny; it's part of the job. And I don't want to be famous and can't be mates with the players.

When you're famous, you have a certain sense of responsibility because so many people are looking at you for inspiration and for influence.

It's always nerve-wracking when people say they look up to you or that you're a good role model. It's such a double-edged sword, because you realize you've been put on this pedestal, and you have to make sure that you don't do anything to get torn down.

I've always tried to be the same person I was before I won Wimbledon, but it has been very difficult.

With fame comes the responsibility of what you say. If the country is watching you, there ought to be substance, something worthwhile to speak about.

I can't be a role model. I just can't be.

I don't like to think about being an influence. It's embarrassing.

You know what may be the oddest thing about being a star? Stars have an effect on people. It's a responsibility, and it's frightening.

There aren't many downsides to being rich, other than paying taxes and having relatives asking for money. But being famous, that's a 24 hour job right there.

A tremendous social responsibility comes with being a successful public performer.

I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids.

I never thought that I'd be a role model. Everyone kind of just made me a role model, and I hated that.

I think once you're in the public eye, whether you're a boss, a teacher or whatever you do, that you're automatically in the position of role model. You have people looking up to you, so whether you choose to accept it or not is a different question.