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Idol Quotes

Everyone has someone they look up to.

These quotes celebrate genuine admiration, from a lifelong musical hero to the pull of a popular talent show that shaped pop culture. Related reflections continue in our Admiration collection.

I'd love to have tea and scones with the Queen; she's my idol.

Quotes by Agyness Deyn

There's a certain level of pageantry with 'Idol,' and in order to work the show, you kind of have to feed into it.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

'American Idol' opened up all the doors to where I am now.

Quotes by Ace Young

I've got ‘Lost' and ‘24' on TiVo. And I'm an ‘American Idol' fan.

Quotes by Zac Taylor

Admiration Quotes

If the Knesset is a temple, then Feiglin is the idol. A Knesset where Feiglin presides is an impure Knesset.

Quotes by Yossi Sarid

I always paid attention to Lil Wayne - close attention. He's my idol. He's still my idol.

Quotes by Young Thug

I like the way Billy Idol sings. Mommy turned me on to him.

Quotes by Willow Smith

Ronaldinho is the biggest idol in football for me. I like him a lot.

Quotes by Willian

Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him.

Quotes by Warren Zevon

Emotion Quotes

If Bollywood had its temple, then Amitabh Bachchan's idol would be in it.

Quotes by Vivek Oberoi

My footballing idol is Zinedine Zidane; he was an amazing guy on and off the field.

Quotes by Victor Moses

My idol is Bea Arthur. I really tried to follow her example. She is one of my comedy 'she-roes.'

Quotes by Valerie Azlynn

Barack Obama is my American Idol.

Quotes by Tara Stiles

I'm a huge 'Game of Thrones' fan. Khaleesi is my full-on idol.

Quotes by Sofia Richie

Fame Quotes

I was a teen idol and that has a short shelf life.

Quotes by Shaun Cassidy

Someone like Billie Jean King is completely my idol.

Quotes by Serena Williams

Being a teen idol is what I've waited for my whole life.

Quotes by Sarah Michelle Gellar

Verily, we know not what an evil it is to indulge ourselves, and to make an idol of our will.

Quotes by Samuel Rutherford

I must admit that I was in total awe of Stewart Granger. He was my idol.

Quotes by Roger Moore

Influence Quotes

If you elect a matinee idol mayor, you're going to have a musical comedy administration.

Quotes by Robert Moses

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Idol quotes collection cover?
It celebrates genuine admiration, from a lifelong musical hero to the pull of a widely watched talent competition.
Why do people search for idol quotes?
Almost everyone has someone they admire deeply, so these quotes give language to that sense of hero worship and inspiration.
Is this collection only about musicians?
Mostly, yes, including devotion to a respected pianist and admiration for a well-known rapper, though it also touches on television fandom.
Does this collection reference a TV talent show?
Yes, one line mentions genuine enthusiasm for a long-running televised singing competition.
What other collections pair well with this theme?
Explore our Admiration and Influence collections for more on looking up to others.

For more on the people who inspire us most, explore our Fame and Influence collections.