A creative writing program is only as good as its teachers, and I was fortunate in having two great writers as mentors. — Jay McInerney Copy Share Image
She cried for the life she could not control. She cried for the mentor who had died before her eyes. She cried… — Dan Brown Copy Share Image
My fabulous architect godfather and mentor told me once that striving toward a goal - or perfection - gives one focus and… — Catherine Stock Copy Share Image
We need to stop telling [women], "Get a mentor and you will excel." Instead, we need to tell them, "Excel and you… — Sheryl Sandberg Copy Share Image
I've met people and have mentors that have taught me and I'm still trying to get better today. — Gigi Hadid Copy Share Image
Who were my mentors in poetry and literature? This is a matter of opinion. Some see in my books the influences of… — Shmuel Yosef Agnon Copy Share Image
I look up to people that are much older than me, so being a mentor is a full time job. — Nicole Trunfio Copy Share Image
Kids in college often look for mentors and role models to model their careers after, and women don't have the equivalent of… — Ruchi Sanghvi Copy Share Image
“While in the past I would encounter problems, figure out their causes, and design my own ways to get around them, others… — Ray Dalio Copy Share Image
I've had the honor and privilege of knowing Jeff for over 25 years. He's been a dear friend and a mentor, and… — Luther Strange Copy Share Image
I'm always trying to mentor young women. I speak on college campuses and I have events in my own studio where I… — Emily Lazar Copy Share Image
I wouldn't describe the artist Theaster Gates as a mentor, but I pay attention and keep my ears open when I'm with… — Corinne Bailey Rae Copy Share Image
“The author's mentor advises the NAKED method of breaking the ice at the first meeting: Name, Address, Kin, Experience, and Dreams.” — Kevin Roose Copy Share Image
When I was starting out, I thought I would go into comedy and there would be a mentor, like the Philip Seymour… — Mike Birbiglia Copy Share Image
A leader or mentor gives credit to others when things go right, and accepts the blame when things go wrong. — Bill Courtney Copy Share Image
I played a lot under John Wright, he's been a great influence on how I'll go about the job, in terms of… — Anil Kumble Copy Share Image
Ask the proficient athlete, artist, businessperson, or homemaker what creates excellence and they'll all agree: a commitment to long-term goals - and… — Michael Horton Copy Share Image
In order to be a mentor, and an effective one, one must care. You must care. You don't have to know how… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
I hate the word mentor, the professionalization of friendships between generations. I just feel like the fact of friendship is the thing… — Eileen Myles Copy Share Image
Reading, conversation, environment, culture, heroes, mentors, nature – all are lottery tickets for creativity. Scratch away at them and you’ll find out… — Twyla Tharp Copy Share Image
I love that I've become a mentor, almost like a mother, to all the people out there that love Italian, that love… — Lidia Bastianich Copy Share Image