Charles Barkley Quotes

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

If people want a role model, they can have Miley Cyrus.

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.

We sometimes think that being a celebrity is the same as being a role model. But a role model is actually someone you can touch, talk to and dream with.

It's great to be somewhat of a role model. I want to be a positive and good role model and lead by example and try to do the best I can. Playing good golf definitely draws attention, but I want to have a good attitude on the course and do the right things.

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

I have a responsibility as a potential role model that I take very seriously.

To all the parents out there, thank you for allowing me to be a role model for your children. I really, really do not take that for granted.

I didn't ask to be a role model. I don't like that responsibility. But if you see something in me that you really adore, thank you.

I have a great responsibility, not only to my fans, but to kids who are going to look up to me.

I'm happy to inspire your seven-year-old child, but I do not want to be her role model.

I think a lot of people do see me as like a role model or as an ambassador.

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.

You've got to make it a good example for those kids regardless of how much you mess up.

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

I am supposed to set an example to young players.

Young people in the business have grown up and made the wrong decisions, or bad decisions, and haven't been good role models. To be someone that people look up to is important to me.

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

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 think once you're in the public eye, whether you're a boss, a teacher or whatever you do, that you're automatically in the position of role model. You have people looking up to you, so whether you choose to accept it or not is a different question.

It'd be stupid for me to sit here and say that there aren't kids who look up to me, but my responsibility is not to them. I'm not a baby sitter.

I would never think of myself as a role model.

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

Being a role model is cool and a great honor. I'm grateful to be considered one and will live up to that title by encouraging kids to eat their Wheaties and brush their teeth often.