Jae Crowder Quotes

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

My dad was my best friend. I worshipped him. All of my success in life really comes from him. He believed that you get nothing from negativity.

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've had many mentors, but the one that has the most impact was my mother.

My dad was the biggest influence on my life because he was never boring.

My mother was a role model.

It's been true in my life that when I've needed a mentor, the right person shows up.

I've gotten lots of great advice from lots of people that I admire, but the person who influenced me more than anyone in my life was my grandmother.

My mom was always my biggest teacher, my inspiration, my role model. My mom was just the most amazing person. She was like a bon vivant in that she just lived each day to the fullest. As soon as I became a vegetarian, she became a vegetarian.

As I have encountered difficult moments in my own life, I have been privileged to learn from the great men I have come to know as a writer.

Developing a relationship with someone you admire, who can encourage you to reach your full potential, is something that everyone can benefit from.

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.

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.

My grandmother, she's been the positive portion of my life the entire time.

I could never have a better teacher in those days than my father.

My dad is my support, and he is the best support that I could ever have.

I don't know how many roles I can ask my dad to play in my life, but so far, father, best friend, role model, mentor and grandfather to my children are working out quite well.

My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.

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 father has been my role model. And I always looked up to him - be it his management philosophy or his approach towards life.

I have found having my dad as my North Star has worked well for me.

My major influence was my ten years older sister.

I grew up watching Oprah on television. So, to say I didn't learn a lot from her just wouldn't be true.

My father is my idol, and I have grown up watching his films. He is my biggest influence and inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him, and I am who I am because of him. I'm extremely grateful to him for that.

Whether you're an athlete or a student, having an adult who believes in you and can give you advice and wisdom that is coming from a place of experience is an incredible asset to help guide you through your young life.