Samira Wiley Quotes

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

Being a role model, you just got to watch what you do.

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

I take being a role model very seriously.

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

I think, for me, I've realized the responsibility of being a role model for young kids everywhere.

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 don't know if I ever really think about being a role model. But I guess if you're in the public eye and people are looking at what you do, you do want to be a good role model, and you want to kind of be seen in a good light.

I always try and give a good example to children who follow me.

I feel like people put too much on the title of a role model.

I don't have to worry about being a good role model.

I know that I do have influence over the people who watch me, and it's quite a pressure. I have to stay positive, and while I would never use the words 'role model', I am mindful of the responsibilities that come with a substantial viewership.

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

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

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

I always say as a celebrity you have two choices - you can be a celebrity, or you can be a role model. You can choose to just go to parties and do the red carpets and all that, or you can choose to be an example to these people.

I never really said I want to be a role model. But then when it happened I was so down for it.

I'm no role model.

Each person must live their life as a model for others.

I feel responsible for certain fans, but I've never said I'm a role model.

My life has definitely changed since 'Modern Family.' The show has made me more responsible, I really want to be a good role model for all kids so I have to think about what I say and do and how it looks to other kids!

I try to be myself and, of course, be a good role model. I don't really find it hard, but you think about what you do and that other people look up to you.

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.

Not everyone's role model material, but we do have a sense of responsibility because kids listen more to us than they would their parents.

I definitely feel like you have an influence. I'm 21 years old, and I'm thinking about the kids that are from my neighborhood, from my community, that are looking up to me and seeing me handle myself a certain way, so I do feel a responsibility in that sense to handle myself a certain way in front of those guys.