Demetrius Shipp Jr. Quotes

There's just so much I want to do in life. Part of that is to use my story and use my experiences to give back to other people.

I would love to be remembered as a person who used her life to inspire others in any way, shape or form.

When I was in the eighth grade, I wrote this huge long paper about how I had no idea what I was gonna do with my life, but that I wanted to make a difference and touch even if it was like one person's life... inspire them.

We started Wayfarer Entertainment to create content that we felt could actually inspire people to be the best version of themselves. We take life for granted so often, and we don't realize that tomorrow isn't guaranteed.

I get letters and messages on Twitter saying I've become a bit of a role model, which is wonderful.

The NFL is my goal, not my dream. My dream is to have an impact on people.

That's all a man can hope for during his lifetime - to set an example - and when he is dead, to be an inspiration for history.

There are a lot of good things that we can do. Maybe my example can help someone.

If you are given a chance to be a role model, I think you should always take it because you can influence a person's life in a positive light, and that's what I want to do. That's what it's all about.

The best thing we can do for other people is by example and not by preaching

Meeting kids who feel inspired by my story, it means so much to me.

That always catches you by surprise, you know, the amount of inspiration, should you choose to, that you can give to people.

All the success I want is to inspire and impact on people that I come across that watch the game.

That's what cool about me being here and still being in the wrestling business. I can still give back, even being in the announcer's booth. I still feel like I'm a role model and I have a job to do.

I want to be the most influential champion, in a positive light. I want to change the world.

If I have affected someone in a positive way, that means a lot to me.

We only have so much life left. Before I do die, I want to do something good for people.

I understand that a lot of girls feel encouraged by what I have been able to do, but I've never felt like I'm a role model. I'm not concerned with building a great legacy or anything because I'll be dead so it won't matter.

I've been around a long time, so I guess I've touched a lot of people's lives - hopefully for the better.

Now, I look at where I am now and I know what I wanna to do. What I would like to be able to do is to spend whatever time I have left and to give, and maybe some hope to others.

I hope to inspire people, influence people.

I think people are attracted to teaching because they want to make a real impact.

I influence people, hopefully on the positive side.

It's nice to know you're working on something that will mean something to kids.

It's a great thing, for someone to feel that they can draw inspiration from you.