Larisa Oleynik Quotes

I look up to my mom. She's a beautiful woman.

If I made a list of the people I admire, Mom would probably fill up half of it. She could do anything and everything.

My parents, I've always said, are two of the hardest working people I know.

I idolize my dad because he was such a hard worker.

I am very proud of my mom and consider her the most courageous woman I know. With perseverance, sacrifice and hard work, she raised a family of Olympic athletes and gave us the tools and the spirit to succeed. That is something that my brothers and I will always be thankful for.

I idolize my father. I mean, he has worked so hard in his life.

Donald Evans is a favorite person of mine. His worth ethic, his attitude and his dedication really set him apart.

My heroes are and were my parents. I can't see having anyone else as my heroes.

My mother is incredible. I mean, still is today.

My mom has always been a huge inspiration. She was a single mom raising two kids in New York. Now that is full-on all the time.

I have so much respect for my mom and all the women across the world.

The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them.

My off-the-field heroes, the people who gave me the values to live by and who inspired me with their hard work and unselfish dedication to their family, were my mom, Catherine, and my dad, William.

My Dad is my hero.

Nancy Lopez has always been a role model of mine... so to have the opportunity to play for her and spend time with her has been amazing.

I love my mother Ali so much. I'm a momma's boy. I just have a very cool mom. It's not as though I had any say in the matter. I'm just really fortunate. She's the most kind, loving, giving woman.

If not for my mom, I wouldn't be a writer today. When I was a little girl, I rarely saw her without a book in her hand.

My mom was the strongest woman I know.

The bottom line is that I'm very, very proud of my mom.

As I've gotten older, I've realized my true models are my parents. My mom is like a sheroe. My dad is so strong.

That's what I admire the most of my mom, that's she's so tough.

Among the hardest-working players I've ever been associated, Yao stands at the very top of the list. Beyond that, though, here's what truly separated him from everyone else: His ability to enjoy other people's successes.

Wise people, my parents.

My parents were hardworking and still are. Everything I do is for them and the family.

I've been blessed to have a lot of mentors in my life that just have been good people and hard workers. Jae Crowder is one of them; Jimmy Butler is one of them.