Bruce Nauman Quotes

I'm not preaching about things you should do, I'm not political or anything. I'm probably not the best role model.

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

I have carried the burden of being a role model for some time. And that's great. The body of work I've done has afforded me that opportunity.

I don't consider myself an icon.

I have a great responsibility, not only to my fans, but to kids who are going to look up to me.

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.

It surprises me how much children like me, you know? If they look at me as an example, I have a big responsibility.

Not to rag on myself, but when people say, 'What does it feel like to be an icon?' I'm like, 'My dog does not think I'm an icon, my cat does not think I am an icon, my cousin does not think I am an icon.' I have a really lovely group of friends, and I just don't think about it.

Well, it's embarrassing to be a star.

I don't think of myself as a role model, but I can see that I am.

The higher we are placed, the more humbly we should walk.

I never really thought about being a role model. I started really young, so at 10 years old, I was still very much the person who needed role models. I wasn't really prepared to be one, but it's always something that I've taken very seriously.

I don't really celebrate fame because I get enough attention.

I don't see myself as being as big of an influence as other people seem to think.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

I know that I'll end up being a role model for many, many people out there for all kinds of reasons.

Whether I like it or not, I've become influential to people.

I try to be real positive because I know I'm being listened to, and I have a responsibility.

I don't want to get blase about being recognised. It's pretty amazing.

My head was in the clouds after 'Bobby,' but my struggle had only begun because at the age of 21, I had become a hero. But then I had realized that I have to keep my feet on ground.

Being a role model was part of my life and I could either ignore it or take responsibility. I chose to take it.

I am not about glamour, fame and all that comes with it, so now that people know me so much, I think I have a responsibility to give them back and set a good example.

It's special to me, a privilege being a role model. I take pride in being a good one.

I believe one's responsibility as a role model begins and ends with their perception of what a good role model is.

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