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When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine.

Dorothy Hamill

Photo quote of I had a great editor, Rebecca Corbett, from the time I was a city reporter right through to the years I worked on the 'Sun's' enterprise reporting team. I had a great editor, Rebecca Corbett, from the time I was a city reporter right through to the years I worked on the 'Sun's' enterprise reporting team. David Simon

On the publicity tour of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' I was asked over and over again, if, as the writer, I felt it was a fair depiction of real life to have someone of my er, below average looks, hook up with hottie John Corbett. Nia Vardalos

When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine. Dorothy Hamill

Photo quote of When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last! When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last! Billie Jean King

I'm enormously proud that I can do a deal with the National Women's Soccer League to showcase the power and passion of women athletes as positive role models, not only for my daughter but also for my son. Nancy Dubuc

When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine. Dorothy Hamill

Photo quote of I wear my Peggy Fleming T-shirt when I go to sleep every night before I compete, and for the past four years, it's brought me incredible good luck. I wear my Peggy Fleming T-shirt when I go to sleep every night before I compete, and for the past four years, it's brought me incredible good luck. Sarah Hughes

Photo quote of There were no competitions on television. The first skating competition I ever remember seeing on television was the 1968 Olympics when Peggy Fleming won. There were no competitions on television. The first skating competition I ever remember seeing on television was the 1968 Olympics when Peggy Fleming won. Dorothy Hamill

I didn't know about competition or the Olympics until Peggy Fleming won in 1968. My mother looked after all of the competition stuff. I just skated. I didn't really love competition, but that was the only way to get better. You'd see more talent. Dorothy Hamill

When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine. Dorothy Hamill

Photo Quote of I was never invited to the White House. They invited that Olympic Russian gymnast - that little Communist, Olga Korbut.
I was never invited to the White House. They invited that Olympic Russian gymnast - that little Communist, Olga Korbut.

Bobby Fischer

Photo Quote of The memoirs of the Grand Duchess Olga are an entertaining record for anyone interested in the imperial family's home life during the last years of Russian autocracy.
The memoirs of the Grand Duchess Olga are an entertaining record for anyone interested in the imperial family's home life during the last years of Russian autocracy.

Simon Sebag Montefiore

Photo Quote of Finally I almost dropped gymnastics because I couldn't live without create, and you know, and then, all public in the world start to say, we don't want to see gymnastics without OLGA.
Finally I almost dropped gymnastics because I couldn't live without create, and you know, and then, all public in the world start to say, we don't want to see gymnastics without OLGA.

Olga Korbut

When I was growing up, there were very few women athletes. I remember watching Olga Corbett, but Peggy Fleming and Janet Lynn were my role models. I never dreamt that I could be at that level. I remember thinking they seemed so elegant and regal and powerful and feminine.

Dorothy Hamill

People always accused me of not smiling like my rival Olga Korbut, but that was just my personality. When you're balancing on a nine-inch beam, you have to concentrate. But if you look back at the footage, I was always smiling and waving at the crowd after my performances. Nadia Comaneci

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In middle school, I had an '87 Regal. That was unheard of.

Young Jeezy

Photo Quote of William Regal has been the most influential person in my entire career.
William Regal has been the most influential person in my entire career.

Daniel Bryan

Photo Quote of I love to see people just being regal in their own skin; it's just when they know who they are.
I love to see people just being regal in their own skin; it's just when they know who they are.

Ava DuVernay

Photo Quote of Years ago, I thought up the name Queen. It's just a name. But it's regal, obviously, and -sounds splendid.
Years ago, I thought up the name Queen. It's just a name. But it's regal, obviously, and -sounds splendid.

Freddie Mercury

Photo quote of Every time I see a cardinal, I know my grandmother is with me. This regal, red bird was Grandma's favorite. Every time I see a cardinal, I know my grandmother is with me. This regal, red bird was Grandma's favorite. Kris Carr

Photo quote of When I met Rachel Robinson for the first time, she is a regal woman, and she was like a grandmother in that first meeting. When I met Rachel Robinson for the first time, she is a regal woman, and she was like a grandmother in that first meeting. Chadwick Boseman

Photo quote of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is just perfect-looking. Whether she's walking down the street, she looks so regal and elegant all the time, and I love that. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is just perfect-looking. Whether she's walking down the street, she looks so regal and elegant all the time, and I love that. Blake Lively

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Photo Quote of I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.
I never dreamt, in my dream, I'm Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama

Photo Quote of I am normally afraid of birds and have never dreamt of any bird in my life.
I am normally afraid of birds and have never dreamt of any bird in my life.

Ingmar Bergman

Photo Quote of If things had gone according to my plans, I'd be a lawyer. I never dreamt of being an actress.
If things had gone according to my plans, I'd be a lawyer. I never dreamt of being an actress.

Gal Gadot

Photo Quote of The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous.
The fame thing is interesting because I never wanted to be famous, and I never dreamt I would be famous.

J. K. Rowling

Photo quote of I never dreamt that I would do all the things that I have done. But things just happened to me all the time. I never dreamt that I would do all the things that I have done. But things just happened to me all the time. China Machado

Photo quote of I think The Hulk really hit a chord with me, I love the Hulk. But, I never dreamt I'd be playing Doctor Doom. I think The Hulk really hit a chord with me, I love the Hulk. But, I never dreamt I'd be playing Doctor Doom. Simon Templeman

Photo quote of I never dreamt to be a princess in my life; I really dreamt to be an actress, but I dreamt of princesses on screen. I never dreamt to be a princess in my life; I really dreamt to be an actress, but I dreamt of princesses on screen. Marion Cotillard

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Photo Quote of My full name is Ross Fleming Butler; it's very British-Irish.
My full name is Ross Fleming Butler; it's very British-Irish.

Ross Butler

Photo Quote of Ian Fleming was my cousin, you know. He was in naval intelligence.
Ian Fleming was my cousin, you know. He was in naval intelligence.

Christopher Lee

Photo Quote of I created Batman about 10 years before Ian Fleming created James Bond.
I created Batman about 10 years before Ian Fleming created James Bond.

Bob Kane

Photo Quote of Bond was how Fleming saw himself; the sardonic, cruel mouth, the hard, tight skinned face.
Bond was how Fleming saw himself; the sardonic, cruel mouth, the hard, tight skinned face.

Terence Young

Photo quote of I don't think anyone has ever succeeded in putting Ian Fleming's James Bond up on the screen. The closest in my opinion is Pierce Brosnan. I don't think anyone has ever succeeded in putting Ian Fleming's James Bond up on the screen. The closest in my opinion is Pierce Brosnan. Christopher Lee

Photo quote of I wear my Peggy Fleming T-shirt when I go to sleep every night before I compete, and for the past four years, it's brought me incredible good luck. I wear my Peggy Fleming T-shirt when I go to sleep every night before I compete, and for the past four years, it's brought me incredible good luck. Sarah Hughes

Photo quote of There were no competitions on television. The first skating competition I ever remember seeing on television was the 1968 Olympics when Peggy Fleming won. There were no competitions on television. The first skating competition I ever remember seeing on television was the 1968 Olympics when Peggy Fleming won. Dorothy Hamill

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Photo Quote of From Michael Jackson to Peggy Lee, I like it all.
From Michael Jackson to Peggy Lee, I like it all.

Cyrille Aimee

Photo Quote of Every musician liked Peggy Lee, but not the general public.
Every musician liked Peggy Lee, but not the general public.

Mel Ferrer

Photo Quote of Then I went through a big Peggy Lee stage, then I became Annie Ross, then Judy Collins.
Then I went through a big Peggy Lee stage, then I became Annie Ross, then Judy Collins.

Carly Simon

Photo Quote of Peggy Atwood, Alice Munro, Hugh Hood, Michael Ondaatje - these are all old friends from my early 20s.
Peggy Atwood, Alice Munro, Hugh Hood, Michael Ondaatje - these are all old friends from my early 20s.

Clark Blaise

Photo quote of If I'm driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I've got Peggy with me, we're cool. If I'm driving to L.A. and have anxiety about making the drive, if I've got Peggy with me, we're cool. Rita Coolidge

Photo quote of I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his team were warm and upbeat. I had the great good fortune to interview Peggy Lee. Her memories of working with Walt Disney and his team were warm and upbeat. Leonard Maltin

Photo quote of I've made my own music, and the way I've always described it is Peggy Lee with an electric guitar, or Billie Holiday with some PJ Harvey in there. I've made my own music, and the way I've always described it is Peggy Lee with an electric guitar, or Billie Holiday with some PJ Harvey in there. Evan Rachel Wood

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Photo Quote of Vickie Lynn Hogan is my birth certificate's name.
Vickie Lynn Hogan is my birth certificate's name.

Anna Nicole Smith

Photo Quote of Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.
Elvis was a big influence to my music, but Loretta Lynn was, as well.

Tanya Tucker

Photo Quote of I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life, I'd be Loretta Lynn.
I love karaoke. I love maudlin country ballads. In another life, I'd be Loretta Lynn.

Sam Taylor-Wood

Photo Quote of Susie Lynn, the producer of those segments, goes in and lays all the voices over the video.
Susie Lynn, the producer of those segments, goes in and lays all the voices over the video.

Mike Judge

Photo quote of I love working with Darren Lynn Bousman. He is such a cool director with really great ideas. I love working with Darren Lynn Bousman. He is such a cool director with really great ideas. Alexa Vega

Photo quote of Hugh Lynn Cayce, Edgar Cayce's son, is quoted as saying, The best interpretation of a dream is one you apply. Hugh Lynn Cayce, Edgar Cayce's son, is quoted as saying, The best interpretation of a dream is one you apply. Henry Reed

Photo quote of There's nothing about Lynn Good at age 30 or age 35 that would have said, 'I am setting my sights on being a CEO.' There's nothing about Lynn Good at age 30 or age 35 that would have said, 'I am setting my sights on being a CEO.' Lynn Good

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Photo Quote of I love Janet Jackson.
I love Janet Jackson.

Sevyn Streeter

Photo Quote of I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.
I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Paula Abdul

Photo Quote of I started dancing because of Janet Jackson.
I started dancing because of Janet Jackson.

Tom Holland

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Me and Janet really are two different people.

Michael Jackson

Photo quote of I love Janet Jackson and her creative set design. I love Janet Jackson and her creative set design. Dylan Lauren

Photo quote of Janet Jackson - I enjoy her style and her dancing. Janet Jackson - I enjoy her style and her dancing. Christina Milian

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Photo Quote of My role models have kept on changing.
My role models have kept on changing.

Kapil Dev

Photo Quote of There's room for role models who make mistakes.
There's room for role models who make mistakes.

Taylor Swift

Photo Quote of Growing up, I really didn't have a lot of role models.
Growing up, I really didn't have a lot of role models.

Adam Rippon

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Kids need activities and role models to stay out of trouble.

Ricardo Salinas Pliego

Photo quote of I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models. I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models. Charles Barkley

Photo quote of I don't think kids should have role models. They're disastrous. I don't think kids should have role models. They're disastrous. Rupert Everett

Photo quote of In the 1980s, there weren't a lot of role models for gay teenagers. In the 1980s, there weren't a lot of role models for gay teenagers. Mary Cheney

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I remember thinking, I want to work for the camera.

Brendan Fraser

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I remember thinking I couldn't be bothered to feel any emotions any more.

Adwoa Aboah

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I remember thinking, That's what I need - and that hope was in Jesus Christ.

Willie Aames

Photo Quote of I remember thinking, 'I don't know if I can do radio.' I never even listen to it.
I remember thinking, 'I don't know if I can do radio.' I never even listen to it.

Rosie O'Donnell

Photo quote of I remember thinking that I'd never show my arms on TV, but over time you loosen up. I remember thinking that I'd never show my arms on TV, but over time you loosen up. Megyn Kelly

Photo quote of I remember thinking, 'Downward dog' is so not a resting pose!' Now it actually can be. I remember thinking, 'Downward dog' is so not a resting pose!' Now it actually can be. Jennifer Nettles

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Photo Quote of I try to be elegant.
I try to be elegant.

Melanie Thierry

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I wish I could be elegant.

Robert Mapplethorpe

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She is elegant rather than belle.

Wilfred Owen

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I like clothes that are elegant and comfortable.

Kim Edwards

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Photo Quote of Art is feminine.
Art is feminine.

Juan Gabriel

Photo Quote of Taste is the feminine of genius.
Taste is the feminine of genius.

Edward Fitzgerald

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I believe women should be feminine.

Yvette Mimieux

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Intuition is a strong feminine quality.

Carolina Herrera

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Photo Quote of I hate big models.
I hate big models.

Imogen Cunningham

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I live with a bunch of yuppies and models.

Abel Ferrara

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There are plenty of models who have children.

Arizona Muse

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I think it's important that models be healthy.

Andre Leon Talley

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I seemed to have been born reading.

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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I took my writing seriously, and it seemed to pay off.

Samuel R. Delany

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The longer we were in it, the smaller it seemed to get.

William Beebe

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Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.

Sallust

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I only aim at the powerful.

Molly Ivins

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I'm becoming more powerful.

Jenn Suhr

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The mind is really powerful.

Oksana Masters

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Reality is a powerful solvent.

Tony Judt

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Growing old is not growing up.

Douglas Horton

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Growing up, I loved Bill Cosby.

Robin Thicke

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I've got some growing up to do.

G-Eazy

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As I'm growing, so is my music.

Shawn Mendes

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My energy level has not changed.

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I entered music at a poppy level.

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I am happy with my confidence level.

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I ride my horse at competition level.

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I'm a role model.

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I'm no role model.

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I enjoy every role I do.

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My role model is my dad.

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I could have beat Obama.

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I wish I could be elegant.

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I could have been a writer.

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If youth knew; if age could.

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I have a few TVs.

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Many admire, few know.

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Philosophy is for the few.

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I've had a few ditty hits.

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Never give up.

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I never grew up.

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I like to dress up.

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Everybody grows up.

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