Mayer Hawthorne Quotes

Idris Elba is a grand actor. He's very larger than life; he's bigger than life.

I grew up idolising Rajinikanth, and I've always wanted to see him in a certain way. When I knew I was going to write for Rajini sir, I wanted to show him in the most stylish way and bring back his mannerisms and machismo.

My grandfather Frank Lloyd Wright wore a red sash on his wedding night. That is glamour!

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there.

If you don't own the stage, you shouldn't be in rock n' roll.

I've always been a bit dressed up, even on casual days. I suppose that's the performer in me.

When Joan Rivers walked through the curtain on 'The Tonight Show,' nobody in my house was allowed to utter a sound. Her gait was full of pep and purpose and her voice unmatched.

My look is always glitzy for New Year's Eve, even if I am at home.

I would really, really, really like to be a legend like Madonna. Madonna knows what to do next, and when she's performing, the audience is just in awe of her.

A diva is someone who pretends to know who she is and looks fabulous doing it.

And the fact that I liked to show off and be the center of attention really lends itself to figure skating very well.

To me, as long as we've known each other, I've always thought Mick's most brilliant thing was that he could work in an area two foot square and give a very exciting performance.

What I like about Elvis is the same thing I like about James Brown, Michael Jackson, Prince. These guys, back in the day, there was no smoke and mirrors. It was just raw talent. They would step out onstage and command an audience. Talk about awesome.

I like hats that make the heart beat faster.

Anyone who can do the splits and come back up on the backbeat, as James Brown and Prince can, has my eternal respect. Prince, who is a genius of the highest order, can come back up while singing and playing the guitar.

Justin Timberlake puts you to shame, having that much talent.

I got to show off in front of my husband, who married me as I was stepping out of the business, so he had no idea that I could strut my stuff on the stage.

If you're going to do something, do it with style!

Rain - his power and charisma onstage is impressive, and I hope to have that one day.

I'm fresh, I'm fly, I'm flashy.

It's all about the style and what you can bring to the table - how exciting you can be.

Everyone always remembers my dancing.

Luckily, 'Petta' encompasses all the dimensions of Rajini sir's performances. His main strengths are his charm, style, and the fun that he represents.

Steven Gerrard has always been my idol. He's a leader. You get excited when he gets on the ball. You know something's going to happen.

Really, each part, each one of us, I think, has our role, but I think for Joe, he really stands out and has that Mick Jagger-esque feel to him.