King Quote by Michelle Kwan

Billie Jean King always was there for me as a role model. She always fought for equality, and that always stood out as I…

— Katrina Adams

I am acutely aware that I stand on the shoulders of giants. I humbly strive to honor the legacy of my predecessors by exhibiting…

— Byron Donalds

Someone like Billie Jean King is completely my idol.

— Serena Williams

I stand on the shoulders of giants.

— Michael Rosbash

I stand on the shoulders of countless people, yet there is one extraordinary person who is my life aspiration. That person is my mother,…

— Sonia Sotomayor

People will say, 'Who are your role models, and who are your pioneers?' And the first person that comes to my mind is Billie…

— Julie Foudy

My mom is my biggest inspiration by far. She inspires me on a daily basis. I remember hearing her sing around the house, and…

— Khalid

The most influential person in my life had been George Michael. He was very important to me and was one of my musical heroes…

— Ronan Keating

I look at the careers of people I'm standing on the shoulders of. People like Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., and Sarah…

— Dionne Warwick

Laverne Cox, Isis King, Janet Mock, Our Lady J, Ryan Murphy, Steven Canals, the people I've met growing up, and even me - all…

— Indya Moore

My biggest influence is someone I really don't know at all: Tina Fey. Smart, funny, beautiful, self-deprecating, also a mom and a wife.

— Laura Benanti

You can be revered for all sorts of qualities, but to be truly charismatic is rare. Elizabeth Taylor was, for me, one of those…

— Francesca Annis