Booker T Quotes

I take my role as an ambassador for the sport, and as a role model for boys, girls, mommies, daddies - whoever it is - very, very seriously. I know the impact my role models have had in my life, and I'm in a really beautiful position to be able to be that for others.

I have a great responsibility, not only to my fans, but to kids who are going to look up to me.

I'd definitely like to give back. I know a lot of kids watch college wrestling, and a lot of kids watch me, want to meet me and introduce themselves.

I know I have a responsibility as a role model to children and I try to fulfill that.

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

If what I say or what I do affects others who look up to me as a role model, that pleases me so much.

The first time someone called me a role model, I remember thinking, 'What does that mean?' But I feel aware of it when I'm reading scripts.

There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.

I do feel I have a responsibility to the youths. For real.

Roy Schneider was cool. I learned quite a bit from him.

I have carried the burden of being a role model for some time. And that's great. The body of work I've done has afforded me that opportunity.

When you look at some of the greatest people and players in the world they all stand for something outside their working lives.

When I leave the NBA, I don't want my legacy to be, 'He won a championship ring.' I want my legacy to say, 'He played for the people. He gave everybody in the world hope that they can be just like him.'

It's about showing the kids from your city that you are worth believing in. It's about being the man your family prayed you'd be.

I do think there is a responsibility for myself as being a senior professional footballer to be able to pass on my experiences to the younger generation.

I just want to give back and kind of be a resource for younger generations.

It's cool to be a role model.

I just feel like I have a chance to be a role model now.

I'm here to make an impact on the kids who truly care.

Didier Drogba has been an inspiration to all of us in the Ivory Coast national team. He is a great motivator for all of us - and some of the talks he gives are like a president trying to motivate his country. It is not just what he does on the field - but also all he does for all of our people off the field.

I want to impact some lives down the road, one by one, and I want people to look at my story and my life as an inspiration.

That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.

Being the guy that some kids look up to is pretty cool.

I want to be looked at as a positive role model and a person who supports the community. I want to help the kids who are in need and need a role model to look up to to show them the way.

I'm a role model to a lot of kids.