Angie Martinez Quotes

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

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.

The President is the ultimate role model.

I try to lead by example, being conscious of others and being responsible.

I don't like to think about being an influence. It's embarrassing.

Also, I realized a lot of kids are listening to me. Whether I want to be or not, they're looking up to me.

I'm not saying I'm the perfect role model. But I'm honest. Period.

I think everyone needs to be a role model, period.

The first time someone called me a role model, I remember thinking, 'What does that mean?' But I feel aware of it when I'm reading scripts.

I take being a role model very seriously.

Being a role model is a privilege.

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

I've made the commitment to Canadians that I'm going to stay myself, and I'm going stay open about it, and I'm going to make sure that the thoughtfulness with which I approach issues continues to shine through.

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.

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

Whether it is with friends or family, I expect them to set a great example for me, and hopefully I will do the same for them. And that is all part of being a leader.

I realise that every time my face is on TV or I'm playing in a tournament, that I am a role model for a lot of people and a lot of kids do look up to me. I try to do my best in that regard and put myself across as honestly and as modestly as possible, as well.

First of all, I try to be a positive role model.

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

When you find yourself in a position of leadership, people follow your every move … When the leader talks, people listen. When the leader acts, people watch. So you have to be careful about everything you say and everything you do

I'm privileged to occasionally stand on a table, and people listen to what I say, and in those moments, it's important to me that I have something to say and that I honor it.

What people look for in their leaders is authenticity. You say, 'I'm not going to ask you to do anything that I'm not going to do myself.'

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 choose projects according to the idea of being a role model. To be considered as one is definitely an honor.

I think it's huge to set a good example. Whether you like it or not, as a professional athlete you are always going to be projected out into that spotlight of judgement. People are always going to judge every single thing we do and I think it's cool to just be real with yourself.