Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Quotes

Rob has been one of my biggest motivators. I constantly see the work he takes on, both on the field and off. He's definitely someone I admire.

Michelle Kwan was an inspiration for everyone, including me.

My ambition with Al Ahli is to be an example for the local players. They must learn that professionalism is the path to success.

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

I want to be great - in everything I do. As far as football, I always looked up to Kellen Moore of Boise State. I thought it was the coolest thing that he was the winningest QB of all time.

I'm just glad that I get to talk about the superstar, my mentor - Marcus Mariota. That's who I try to be like. He's been a big inspiration to me and my family. I couldn't thank God more for him being bestowed into my life.

Beckham was a great inspiration to me growing up.

Cristiano Ronaldo is more of a professional, hard-working guy. Ronaldo is the example you follow.

When you look at youth, they want to aspire to somebody. You can see that with him you have to work hard, and that's what you bring if you have someone like Ronaldo who embodies hard work and determination.

Also, I'm obviously a big Tom Brady fan. Everybody loves him. I just like guys like that who have worked hard to get where they're at and have had a lot of success.

Everybody is inspired by someone.

We should all learn from Ronaldo, and I, too, have learned, because it's not everyone who gets to work with the best player in the world.

He had a sort of positive effect - you saw Salah and wanted to work harder. Talent and sacrifice.

Without a doubt, Dana White is my biggest influence.

I am trying to do everything that Ribery did for Bayern because he is a guy I like so much. He is my friend, who gives me lots of advice.

Great players inspire you. The best player I played with was Gervi (Gervinho)

I've lived my life in a way that I feel would be an example to young women and I've always given my best in everything I've tried.

We're in a leadership position in sports. People look up to the National Football League.

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

Emmitt Smith has run past legends, danced with stars and posed for the sculptor crafting his Hall of Fame bust. He's built upon his athletic talents by working hard, seizing opportunities and reaching out to others for advice when he needed it.

I love little kids looking up to me, young players looking up to me, respecting me.

If there's any indirect way I can motivate or inspire Olympic athletes... that is one of the greatest honors. Even Natalie Coughlin saying that I inspired her. I'm so humbled by that. I think that's amazing.

It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential.

There were high school coaches such as Charles Boston that took me under his wing and taught me the fundamentals of football. And when I went to college there was Robert Hill who took me there and he showed me what hard work and determination would do if you put forth the effort and you take a little time.

I don't hero worship for the sake of hero worship. When I find people who are truly remarkable - and I think Joseph Needham is a classic example - I do value their counsel.