“ There were musicians that influenced me, but they weren't all women. Teena Marie was a big influence because she wrote and produced her own music, which let me know that women could write and produce their own music, which was an empowering moment for me. Queen Latifah Singer-Songwriter
“ What has been forgotten is that there were major intellectual breakthroughs in the 1960s, thanks to North American writers of an older generation. There was a rupture in continuity, since most young people influenced by those breakthroughs did not enter the professions. Camille Paglia Teacher
“ I think people tend to live, whether they like it or not, influenced by what's next door to them. Campbell Scott Actor
“ I'm not gonna say that I hate it, because I really respect Usher and I was influenced by him. But so many people compare me to him, and I don't think it'll ever stop. I just want to be my own artist. Chris Brown Recording Artist
“ The people who influenced me most were the people who said I would never make it. They gave me a thirst for revenge. Colin Mochrie Actor