Inspiration Quotes

"When I was a kid, my favorite rapper was 50 Cent. He was definitely a big influence on why I wanted to do music."

"A visit to Marrakesh was a great shock to me. This city taught me color."

"Steve Jobs changed my life. He also changed the life of every designer."

"Ever since I was a kid, I have loved the Moon. It's always there and continues to inspire humanity."

"My goal is to reach as many people as possible and inspire them."

"'My Name Is' by Eminem was a song that changed my life."

"I own the complete DVD set of all the Audrey Hepburn movies ever made."

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

"I want to be the light of my city."

"I'm inspired by many artists whose language I don't understand."

"Collaborating with other artists is an emotional thing. Obviously, you don't do it unless this person inspires you."

"All of the Arabic women I grew up listening to or watching had a very strong character."

"Arthur Ashe had been the first black athlete to play Johannesburg at the time of apartheid."

"I feel like every word I say now, I can really inspire people."

"There is nothing quite as exciting as watching a master at work."

"I'd love to be able to dance like Madhuri Dixit."

"I want to be the next Muhammad Ali."

"To see other teams in the playoffs and battling for the Cup, it's something that gives you a little inspiration."

"I feel like I pull inspiration, in general, from how I feel on a day."

"One day, I'd like to tackle a biopic. I grew up very influenced by Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone."

“Every once in a while I feel the tremendous force of the novel. But it does not stay with me.”

“I confess that reading proofs is a pleasure. It stimulates and inspires me.”

"I'm such a fan of Shailene Woodley, so I'm super excited to see all her stuff. She's an awesome actress."

"I love Kate Winslet, Rachel Weisz, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench as well. They're all wonderful and they're very inspiring."

"Anytime that I've felt uninspired, I don't force myself to sit down and write. I only do it when I feel the impulse."