Ingmar Bergman Quotes

My parents would definitely be my childhood heroes.

There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget your parents and all they've done to help you to get here.

My grandfather has a big influence on me; without him, I wouldn't be where I am now.

I am who I am today because of my mother.

If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.

My dad is a Jack Nicholson lookalike and a frustrated performer, my mother's into reading and poetry. I suppose the thing I owe them most is my confidence.

My father, obviously, and my mother were inspirations. My uncle, Frank Harper, he was an absolute mentor for me.

My parents are my role models. All they've done for me, they're just major people in my life. They've stood by me and got me where I am today.

My parents are definitely my biggest role models.

Everything I am today, I owe to my father.

Wise people, my parents.

I've always said, other than my dad, coaches had the greatest impact on me.

My parents have been my biggest support. Had it not been for them, I would have not been able to be the confident and fearless person that I am today.

I had some really incredible people who mentored me and gave me things I never got from my parents.

If I could turn into my old coaches, or my parents, then I'd consider that a definite plus.

Everything I am is because of my grandmother.

I don't think any of us would be who we are if our parents weren't who they were. People that are in show business, and their parents are not in show business, their parents probably motivated them to get in show business.

I look up to a lot of people, but outside of my parents, I've never really had a mentor.

What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.

My parents were very supportive when I was growing up and have been all the way through.

I've definitely had mentors, whether parents or friends or actors who I like.

Because wherever I am today, I still owe it to God and I owe it to two men - the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X and of course, two very special women, my mother and my wife.

But I think role models also start in the home with your parents.

My mom taught me the power of love. I learned to focus on the long-term big picture from my father. His sense of humor and light-hearted approach always make me smile. My husband is a pivotal anchor in my life. His influence encourages me to be independent and take risks.

Role models should be people that you know. Like your mum.