Scott Borchetta Quotes

I'm one of the biggest Kid Cudi fans of all time. He's very relatable.

I respect Lady Gaga very much.

I just want to be an inspiration. I'm a rock star, I'm Future Hendrix.

As a rock star, I have two instincts, I want to have fun, and I want to change the world. I have a chance to do both.

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

I used to listen to that song, 'I just wanna be successful!' I was like, 'I'ma be where bruh at.' I used to watch him on 'Degrassi.'

I really look up to Will Smith. He's internationally known, and people know him from everything. I don't know any kid who hasn't seen and liked Fresh Prince, or you'll like one of his movies or his music. He's perfect, and he's done everything. That's my dream: to be internationally known.

I write the songs and hand it over to the world and see what happens. But the things that I've written for people that have been hits, I don't know that I would have directed them in the right path, but they definitely wound up on the right path.

My main goal as a songwriter is to make something that inspires people. To write things about my life that people can relate to. Whether it's a whole record or just one song for someone, I hope it can do that for them. Knowing that I have the ability to do that is inspiring to me.

The blessing that this film business has given me is that when I walk into a school I automatically have everyone's attention. They want to hear what the guy from 'Con Air' and 'Desperado' has to say.

I'm one of the highest-paid television people in the world. I feel like I've made a difference in my viewers' lives, that I've been influential.

I'm a big fan of Lady Gaga.

But if the vision is strong enough, and your goals are steady, and you believe, pretty soon you bring other people with you.

I'm headed towards greatness. I think I'm making history in hip-hop.

I actually don't know anyone who wants to be famous for fame's sake, at least not anyone I respect. But you need to have a certain amount of power in order to be able to do what you want.

I want to be like Bruce Springsteen or something, making songs that are relevant.

Winning 'American Idol' gives the opportunity to really help make a change to a lot of lives, and making a difference has given me the greatest satisfaction and joy.

I actually like Taylor Swift. I admire what she's been able to do on some levels.

I confess I'm a big fan of Taylor Swift.

I just want to write a great lyric and write a great song, and everything else is icing on the cake.

From day 1, Justin Timberlake has been a huge inspiration for me.

I respect Soulja Boy.

I enjoy keeping busy, and fortunately for me, there's a large audience out there who are keen to hear me sing. It's their love and affection that keep me going.

Hrithik Roshan is my idol both onscreen as well as off screen. I wish that I could become just 50 percent like him.

To be alongside great stars is something really special. I hope I can get better, bit by bit.