Demetrius Shipp Jr. Quotes

Lauryn Hill. I admire her bravery and her strength. Hands down to the queen.

Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business.

I love working with Gary Sinise.

There are few people who define the word, 'rock star' better than U2's Bono. He's revered the world over not just for leading one of the biggest bands ever, but for his very public work on behalf of the underprivileged in Africa.

I'm a big Leonardo DiCaprio fan. And if I could have a career like his... he's amazing. And not only his career, his public persona and how he carries himself.

I had nothing but respect for Pac.

Barbra Streisand has always been an inspiration for me. I admire Jennifer Lopez because she's been against all the odds, and she's made such a name for herself, and she can put her name on anything and it sells, and I admire that about her, but Barbara Streisand and Woody Allen are my favorites.

Ninety-nine percent of people now call me The Hoff - and it's out of respect.

Our dad was a great guy and we will never forget him.

It would be wonderful to become what Oprah has become: she is in such a class of her own, as an entrepreneur, as a performer and an icon. The idea of building a series of programmes and choosing people that I think have talent to do them would be a very interesting idea. I would love to show that television can have soul, depth and range.

My grandfather is the greatest man I'll ever know.

People say, 'Don't you get tired of people coming up to you all the time?' But what's wrong with strangers saying they love you?

When the suggestion was made that I might consider doing music of Joni Mitchell, I thought it was a fantastic idea. Joni, I admire not only for her music but for her person, because she's a person that really stands out for what she believes in.

When you talk about me having a favorite singer, it's Celine. She is not only one of the most amazing singers, but she is just an amazing person.

People who have seen my movies don't look at me like an idol. They just give me a lot of love and respect.

The best compliment that has ever been given to me was, I was at the airport one day and a guy came in and said, 'Lionel, my wife loves you, the kids love you, my mother-in-law loves you, the family loves you.'

I would love to do a song with Janet Jackson. Janet was, is, forever will be, the ultimate. She's the ultimate dream girl for every guy - and for every girl.

I'd never compare myself to Freddie Mercury because I look up to him far too much. As an artist, not necessarily as a person.

To love one that is great, is almost to be great one's self.

It's always intimidating to meet an icon.

I found Mick Jagger... very bright. I always liked him very much and still do.

I look up to Mick Jagger because he's an amazing performer and he's such an individual. I respect him and admire him eternally.

I would love to have dinner with Jay-Z and Beyonce. I think we would have a lot to chat about. I like them both so much, and I love them as a couple. I like that they are both at the top of their game - and that they have a mutual respect and admiration for each other.

I have always admired and had enormous respect for Elizabeth Taylor. She was not only an incredible actress but an amazing woman as well.

It's just, people recognize you for your work, you know? They love you for your work, and they judge you for your work. It's awesome to have people quoting you. I love it.