Admire Quote by Alice Ripley

First Lady Michelle Obama - I admire her confidence, integrity, intelligence, compassion, and her overall vibe - she is such an inspiration.

— Daya

I think Eleanor Roosevelt's so popular at Allenswood because it's the first time she is, number one, free. But it's the first time somebody…

— Blanche Wiesen Cook

You've got to look at the timing. But Mrs. Michelle Obama. Gwyneth Paltrow. Zendaya. Those are women who inspire other women's style for sure.

— Christian Siriano

Gloria Steinem in the women's movement. Eleanor Smeal of the Feminist Majority. There are all of these great wonderful women I've met that are…

— Dolores Huerta

Eleanor Roosevelt's very helpful to a lot of children who cannot speak French, who do not write well. And Marie Souvestre is fierce. She…

— Blanche Wiesen Cook

Michelle Obama blows my mind. Form and function, style and grace.

— Bellamy Young

Mrs. Nixon and I share the sorrow of millions of Americans at the death of Louis Armstrong. One of the architects of an American…

— Richard M. Nixon

Rosa Parks inspired many. She will not be forgotten.

— John Shimkus

Shirley Chisholm is another one [political hero]. She was a dynamic speaker, and the first black woman to run for President.

— Donna Brazile

Aretha Franklin holds a significant place in the collective heart of America. She's a singular example of what we represent at our best.

— Michael McDonald

I've been a longtime admirer of Condoleezza Rice, because I like her articulateness and style - her toughness and rigor.

— Camille Paglia

Cynthia and I are very alike in our tastes.

— Kent McCord