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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 never really had an idol.

Quotes by Maria Sharapova

My idol was always Tomas Rosicky. He used to be phenomenal. He had such a good eye for an opening and knew where his team-mates were, and he was so quick.

Quotes by Marco Reus

The prospect of being immortal doesn't excite me, but the prospect of being a materialistic idol for four years does appeal.

Quotes by Marc Bolan

I think Steve Jobs is my idol.

Quotes by Ma Huateng

American Idol allowed us to find Carrie Underwood.

Quotes by Luke Bryan

Frank Sinatra is the only one that went from teen idol to superstar.

Quotes by Leif Garrett

Winning 'American Idol' is awesome.

Quotes by Lee DeWyze

I think American Idol is a great career launcher. A blessing for all of us.

Quotes by LaToya London

When I was around the ages of 9, 10, and 11, I loved watching Marat Safin because I found his game exciting. Since he retired, I would say that my idol has been Andy Murray.

Quotes by Kyle Edmund

Oh, gosh, first of all, Paula Deen is my idol. I adore that woman. I got to be on her show a few months ago, and I'm telling you that was at the top of my bucket list.

Quotes by Kimberly Schlapman

I have no choice but to admit that, for a while, I was a casual viewer of 'American Idol.' By 'casual viewer,' I mean I watched every episode aired between 2004 and 2007.

Quotes by Kim Brooks

I'd love to be a pop idol. Of course, my groupies are now between 40 and 50.

Quotes by Kevin Bacon

I've had many idols growing up. The inclination for idol worship comes naturally to me.

Quotes by Kevin Corrigan

It was a pleasure to work with everybody at 'American Idol' and to be able to be part of the 'Idol' family.

Quotes by Katie Stevens

Yeah... I was a singer as a kid. I had a lot of stage fright, and what's happened with 'Idol,' it has got me past so much of that.

Quotes by Kara DioGuardi

Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.

Quotes by Jordin Sparks

Bill Bennett really became an idol for me. I listened to him every morning from 6 to 9 for, oh, years.

Quotes by Jonathan Krohn

Even though James Burton was my idol, I didn't think I could carry his shoes back then.

Quotes by John Fogerty

My idol was Terry Bradshaw, but my role model was my father because I saw how much he worked and how much he focused on his trade. I was brought up the right way.

Quotes by Jim Kelly

My idol is Quincy Jones.

Quotes by Jermaine Dupri

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.