Kirsten Green Quotes

I didn't have role models to look up to because there was no access to them.

I just love kids. As a kid, I grew up in a poor country with a poor family that had nothing. I loved anyone who could come into my life, in from the outside, and give me advice that could help me succeed. I believe that there are a lot of people who came into my life that made me Dikembe Mutombo.

I was on Oprah's show recently talking about the people who impacted me the most. One was a teacher and one was my soccer coach. I didn't even go into my family, who had the most influence.

Galley Molina's a great inspiration and role model for a lot of young kids out there.

My dad is a good role model for me, and then I had a high school coach that really helped me out when I was struggling and made a big difference in my life.

My upbringing involves individuals who helped me along the way. I don't think I would be here today without that support.

Our young people look up to us. Let us not let them down. Our young people need us. Saving them will make heroes of us all.

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

Young people need models, not critics.

Mentorship is critical for young people. Mentorship by others for my children is very high on my agenda.

Children have more need of models than of critics.

I was very lucky in that I had a couple of teachers who were particularly supportive.

I have been tremendously impacted and influenced by my coaches. It's nice to play for people that are going to support you.

I want to thank coach Thompson... for saving my life. For giving me the opportunity.

I always feel blessed because so many people have taken me under their wings, nurtured me, and made me a part of their vision.

We can all look to our friends, family, and those we admire for inspiration.

I don't say what I feel. I say what was said to me because my senior professionals were amazing to me. If I can do anything similar to the young pups, I will do that. My senior pros protected me and looked after me and made me feel amazing.

It's about showing the kids from your city that you are worth believing in. It's about being the man your family prayed you'd be.

It's amazing what one positive role model in your life can do in five minutes.

I have a lot of role models.

Every single wave, when I was overwhelmed and poor and struggling in New York, there were these extraordinary people in New York who said, 'Come this way.'

Well, I was lucky to have people throughout my life who invested in me.

Growing up, I really didn't have a lot of role models.

We didn't know we might become role models but it's good that we did because if you're put in a position like this, you should try to make a difference because a lot of kids today don't have role models.

I'm a teacher, a motivator. That's what I do. And I'm a protector on top of that.