Dabney Coleman Quotes

Shahid's been a big influence in my life.

One of the greatest listeners I know is Bob Tishman. That has probably had the greatest impact on my life than any other thing.

I was very fortunate to have some great mentors. A father that was always in my life set the example every day at home. Everybody asks me, 'What was your role model?' My role model slept 20 feet from me every night. I could always go talk to him and ask him questions no matter what it was about.

Not many young women of my age have been lucky enough to have had a wonderful mentor in their life.

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

One of my biggest influences growing up was Jamie O'Brien. He was like an older brother to me.

My dad had a huge influence. He's my idol, and I'm following everything he did, looking for something I can use myself.

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.

I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.

In life, there is always that special person who shapes who you are, who helps to determine the person you become.

I think the years on 'The Donna Reed Show,' the years from 14 to 19, were so incredibly important. Donna Reed was simply an extraordinary woman, a woman of great strength, kindness, integrity and compassion. I am not trying to make her sound like a saint, but she had the most profound influence on me. I carry her with me today.

Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor.

If it weren't for the mentorship and guidance from people like my mother, James Brown and others, I wouldn't have been able to make something of my life.

I want to be a role model.

Ava DuVernay is my personal Phil Jackson. She's a perfect coach.

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

I was always really proud of the fact that I had a very positive influence as a role model.

I think my dad is definitely my biggest role model, personally, just in my day-to-day life.

Laurence Fishburne is my mentor.

When I was a little kid, I looked up to other people, so I hope that I can inspire little kids.

Just remember, you're never too old to have a hero.

I'm happy to inspire your seven-year-old child, but I do not want to be her role model.

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

It's nice if I am called a role model, because I never thought that I would be a role model for anyone else.

Everything I am I owe to Sterling Sharpe. He made me a better football player, a better father, and a better man. He was, and always will be, my hero.