Eric Schlosser Quotes

It is not so much the example of others we imitate as the reflection of ourselves in their eyes and the echo of ourselves in their words.

I feel like I am an inspiration. That's the word I prefer. I don't believe that I have to be a role model, someone to be emulated.

We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.

I'm starting to see players copy what I do. I'm flattered.

I modelled my looks on the town tramp.

I could tell you which writer's rhythms I am imitating. It's not exactly plagiarism, it's falling in love with good language and trying to imitate it.

It's hard to read good fiction when I am writing, because if it is really good I catch myself sort of inadvertently imitating a great writer.

Most poets, like most people, try hard to be like someone they admire or they are possessed with an image of what they ought to be.

I look at Jagger and the like and if I see a good attitude I'll admire it but I wouldn't copy their style.

I don't really look at myself as a role model. And I just am the way I am and if people want to look up to me, they do. By no means do I like to give a negative image either.

I've always modeled myself after Ginger.

They wanted me to play third like Brooks so I did play like Brooks - Mel Brooks.

We tend to become like those whom we admire.

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

No matter what you do, people are gonna try to emulate you. Whether it's a dunk by Michael Jordan or a swing by Ken Griffey Jr., kids are doing the same things.

I wouldn't say there is one guy that I would say patterns himself after me.

We all wanted to copy Vivien Leigh.

I have never emulated any star or celebrity completely, and I hope nobody does the same of me.

I've patterned myself after my musical heroes.

It's like Christians who want to be like Jesus. We're just trying to follow in someone's footsteps. Might as well be The Beatles.

I am not really trying to act like my dad.

Find a poet whose style you like, emulate that style, then deal with things that you know about - don't waste your time looking for your own style.' I wish I could remember who told me that, because I'd like to congraulate him. I've emulated all the old guys - Tennyson, Alexander Pope.

I never really modeled my game after anybody.

I definitely consider myself a role model.

You a role model by way of someone will model after your role. They'll model themselves after what they perceive is success. That doesn't mean they take your morality and virtue seriously. They want what you want, and they're willing to do what you do to get it.