DeAndre Yedlin Quotes

Michelle Kwan was an inspiration for everyone, including me.

Also, I'm obviously a big Tom Brady fan. Everybody loves him. I just like guys like that who have worked hard to get where they're at and have had a lot of success.

We should all learn from Ronaldo, and I, too, have learned, because it's not everyone who gets to work with the best player in the world.

One of my heroes growing up was Darren Gough, he always made things happen and I wanted to be like him.

My father is an athlete and I wish to be a hero like him.

I love Adam Gemili - he's the guy kids should aspire to be like.

Shah Rukh has definitely been my inspiration. He is extremely focused in his work and is extremely ambitious.

Rob has been one of my biggest motivators. I constantly see the work he takes on, both on the field and off. He's definitely someone I admire.

Van Aert is an example to me anyway. When I was still playing football, I watched the races and the cross races. In that world, he was an idol to me.

That's one of my idols, I really look up to Pacquiao. This guy is everything I would want to be.

I can take so much from someone like Mo Salah.

I've lived my life in a way that I feel would be an example to young women and I've always given my best in everything I've tried.

I never really had an idol.

Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him.

Growing up, Michael Jordan was my Olympic hero.

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

I don't have an idol per se.

Angela Bassett is a friend of mine and someone who I truly admire tremendously in terms of her work and her choices.

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

If there was ever someone to look up to, it's Tom Hanks.

I want to be remembered as a ballplayer who gave all I had to give.

It's always intimidating to meet an icon.

Always looked up to Brian and his skating, I loved his skating and what he had done for the sport. And the triple axel, that was the thing, and I wanted a triple axel.

Hugh Jackman really inspired me as a kid. He's a cool Aussie guy who works very hard, and he's a fantastic actor. Obviously, he keeps really fit. He seems like he's happy acting. Who knows if he really is, but he gives you that impression.

Denzel Washington is someone I look up to.