Micah Richards Quotes

Everyone has someone they looked up to. Mine was Mickey Mantle. For Alex Rodriguez to idolize me coming up, that makes me feel very good.

When I was young, I was obsessed with Michael Jordan and the Bulls. He's the only person I get starstruck over. I don't know what I'd do if I met him - I'd be in shock! That's my dream.

One night I went to see Bobby at the Flamingo. Because he was my hero, I would visit him for inspiration.

As a kid, when you're in a film with somebody, you look up to them, you know?

I've had many idols growing up. The inclination for idol worship comes naturally to me.

Like all children, I spent a lot of time looking for idols.

I idolized my father, especially as a young boy. He was bigger than life. He commanded the room.

There are a lot of players that I wanted to play with, but I always wanted to play with Ronaldinho. He's been always my idol, I am a fan of his.

My favorite player growing up was Wayne Chrebet, and the day I met him was one of the best days of my life. It's something I'll never forget, no matter who your role models are, no matter who you look up to.

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

I've always looked up to him, even though he is shorter.

I always wished I had a chance to meet an NFL player or even a college player when I was growing up in Los Angeles.

From the first instant I met her, I wanted to be Nora Ephron. I just really wanted to please her.

I love Sara Bareilles. She's just so clever. I wish I were her. She's so awesome.

If I was a fan of someone as a teenager, then it's OK for me to feel completely in awe when I meet them.

I still want Oprah to play my best friend. I want to spend time with Oprah.

My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.

Even though James Burton was my idol, I didn't think I could carry his shoes back then.

Michael J. Fox was my idol. I always wanted to be Michael J. Fox.

Growing up, I idolised Madhuri Dixit. She's my favourite actress, and I used to pretend I was her all the time.

I don't think I look up to any players. Obviously you respect everyone.

Jessica Lange was my biggest crush when I was a kid.

We all wanted to copy Vivien Leigh.

I was talking recently with a friend of mine who's determined to never meet her heroes, and I have another friend who's been horribly disillusioned a couple of times. But I've had a wonderful ride with meeting people who have been my North Stars, and Bowie's definitely one of them. He feels like my cousin; like the cousin I never had.

The one player I have looked up to since I was a kid is Ryan Giggs.