Conchita Wurst Quotes

I'm flattered that other artists consider me a role model.

If somebody says I'm a leader or notices the things I try to do to be a leader, it's the ultimate compliment.

It is important and a good sign when somebody compares you with a good coach.

I get a lot of advice from Mark Harmon, and I take it all to heart because I respect the heck out of him.

I've met Oprah Winfrey twice, but I want to spend some quality time with her. I want to sit her down and talk at her for a minute about what she means to me and why she means that. Then I have some advice for her, too... I have an idea or two.

It is still a surprise when people tell me that I've had an influence on them, particularly when it's someone I really respect.

I got a lot of respect for Nancy Pelosi. I love her. She was a mentor of mine.

I'm just glad that I get to talk about the superstar, my mentor - Marcus Mariota. That's who I try to be like. He's been a big inspiration to me and my family. I couldn't thank God more for him being bestowed into my life.

For me, my mentor was Rain who I like and admire so much. To be able to appear in the same place with him as a mentor to someone is meaningful and such an honor.

I didn't play much under Imranbhai, but he was special.

I'm appreciative that young males can look up to myself.

Drake doesn't realize, in many ways, he was like the big brother I never had. He set the example and paved the way for me to be myself. Now, whether I'm at the Grammys or whether I'm here or there or whatever, he'll show me love... People don't realize what that's like, what that means.

I felt that Balanchine was my father towards me. He was the person I most admired and looked up to.

I definitely did look up to John. We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader; he was the quickest wit and the smartest.

Thank you so much for supporting me from the day I stepped foot into the music industry. It really means something to me to have Maya Angelou speak on my behalf. It also means a lot to have Oprah on my speed dial!

I feel like I have so many middle-aged women who look up to me.

But I don't really see myself as a role model. I'm not a dictator, or someone who wants to be adored!

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.

I would love to be a role model.

How much more must this be so in my own case for I am conscious not only of the great names and achievements of those who have preceded me, but also of the living presence of many of my masters and teachers.

Before the season begins, I had even damaged some frames, but Ken did not hold it against me and kept all his confidence. He was the one who incontestably changed my life, because without his help, I do not know what I will have become.

He's helped me do so much in my career, helped me be the player that I am. If there's no Larry Brown, then there's no MVP, Allen Iverson.

I appreciate that young girls look up to me. And I take that very seriously.

I'm happy people look at me as a role model.

I don't hero worship for the sake of hero worship. When I find people who are truly remarkable - and I think Joseph Needham is a classic example - I do value their counsel.