Johnny Christ Quotes

I always loved Oasis because when they came out, they did express that they loved us, and they saw that we did it, and they thought they could do it, too.

When I was around Bowie, I was nearing the bottom. When we were touring together, I looked at him as a kind of big-brother figure and I also looked at him as somebody I had a lot of respect for. The age and the period he's at in his life, I'd like to be there some day. He has a kind of content peace about him that's something to shoot for.

When I hear him sing and see what he can do, though, it's always a reminder of why I look up to Usher as my mentor and why I will always be an Usher fan to my core. But I'm lucky to say that he's an even better friend to me than he's a mentor. He's truly the real deal.

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.

From the first instant I met her, I wanted to be Nora Ephron. I just really wanted to please her.

I grew up trying to be like my idols, and one of the main people in my life was my father. He played football, and when your father is telling stories about the game he played... Everybody wants to be like their father.

So, to praise others for their virtues can but encourage one's own efforts.

A champion owes everybody something. He can never pay back for all the help he got, for making him an idol.

Nancy Lopez has always been a role model of mine... so to have the opportunity to play for her and spend time with her has been amazing.

I don't think I look up to any players. Obviously you respect everyone.

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 always see other people as predecessors and admire them.

George Clooney is a super-human, he's just such an amazing human being, he taught me how to be a better person and a better actor!

You're always attracted to someone you want to learn from.

My father is my idol, and I have grown up watching his films. He is my biggest influence and inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him, and I am who I am because of him. I'm extremely grateful to him for that.

Working with Jamie Lee Curtis has changed my life. I grew up adoring her.

Reese Witherspoon made me better. Just working with her, being with her, I learned so much. I want to be like her.

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.

Parents will often thank me for being a good role model for their kids or tell me, 'You'll never understand how much you mean to my daughter,' so then I feel I don't want to let down the parents, either.

Everything I am today, I owe to my father.

I've never wanted to be like anybody. That's something that my dad taught me growing up: 'Never want to be like someone; be the next you.' But I am a fan of the game, I'm a fan of the position, and I watch everyone.

When I was younger, there were players who gave me pleasure, and now I'm in that role.

When a kid comes next to you, and she's like 'Ooh, one day I want to be like you!' you're like 'Wow, that's so nice to hear!'

Duane Eddy is somebody I wanted to play like. I discovered him before The Beatles, and he totally got to me. He sent me a note back in 1977 and said that he really liked what Cheap Trick were doing. That's one of those 'Wow!' moments, you know?