Quotes about "Youth & Coming of Age"

Empowering girls is extremely important to me because, growing up, I needed those empowering women to show me the way. When my parents divorced when I was 11, my mom was a force to be reckoned with. She showed me how to be self-sufficient and independent. ”

Growing up, my parents loved Bon Jovi and Boston and Rush and all that, but it wasn't really connecting with me. I was still in my boy-band phase - Backstreet Boys for life! ”

There's an old adage about speakers: You won't remember what they said, but you'll never forget how they made you feel. Trump knows that in his bones. He gives his supporters - and they are growing - a terrific feeling of safety and security, along with a laugh and a smile. ”

Growing up, my favorite TV show was Star Trek. ”

Both my parents were working in politics when I was growing up, so going on stage was not that great a leap. ”

The trick is growing up without growing old. ”

They told me my services were no longer desired because they wanted to put in a youth program as an advance way of keeping the club going. I'll never make the mistake of being seventy again. ”

I think you should dress nicely for airports. You're surrounded by people coming from all walks of life. You should look your best. ”

I was raised on Nirvana and flannel shirts and Rage Against the Machine, and I sort of describe my youth as rebellious and always fighting the system. ”

Growing up, I actually wanted to be a professional baseball player instead of a radio DJ. Believe it or not. ”