I think we all remember Emma Peel from 'The Avengers,' the feminist icon that she was in the late '60s.

Personally, I don't think of myself as a style icon. It's basically because the public loves me so much.

While not a musician, my father was a music agent for years before becoming pop culture icon Famous Amos.

I'm not like a gay icon or America's gay sweetheart. I'm just America's sweetheart, and I'm just an icon.

I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people's minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing.

I don't look at myself as a historical icon, but the reality of it is, yeah, I am playing for history now.

Apart from death and taxes, the one thing that's certain in this life is that I'll never be a fashion icon.

First and foremost, just to work alongside an icon like Rob Halford, the Metal God, was absolutely surreal.

It's about legacy, it's about moments, it's about being an icon - I'll do what I do and the money will flow.

Most of us see Justice O'Connor as something of an icon, although we do not agree with all of her decisions.

In order to be an icon, you need to be bold. How do I define boldness? Stepping outside of your comfort zone.

I don't think I'm a gay icon. I have no axe to grind. I mean, I'm clearly not homophobic! I'm not pro or con.

The McDonald's icon of the colours and the golden arch, for me, resonates as one of the most iconic images ever.

Patrick Swayze is a fantastic man and an inspiration to work with. He is a fearless cowboy type and a movie icon.

Harrison Ford is absolutely amazing. He is a Hollywood icon, and just to work with him was absolutely incredible.

I get told all the time that I'm a fashion icon now, but I don't really know what that means. I just get dressed.

Dan Aykroyd is a comedy icon and one of my idols of all time, but I also know that he's an incredibly great actor.

I've got my fair share of appreciation, and I've definitely grown as an actor, but I never expected to be an icon.

Dick Clark is an American icon. I am honored that he has entrusted me with such a role in this national tradition.

I aspire to be an icon in a womanly, healthy way. I don't want to be some skinny, gaunt model nobody can relate to.

The people that I see on the street, they treat me more as a human being and not just an icon or a football player.

I don't want to be compared to Brad Pitt because I don't want to, you know, disappoint anybody. Brad Pitt is an icon.

The idea of a Frankenstein-like creature is something I've done several times. It's such an icon of the horror scene.

Fans should remember Thierry Henry when he joined Arsenal. He didn't score much before becoming an icon of this club.

I've had a nice career. I'm no David Bowie or Bruce Springsteen out there. I'm not an icon. I'm just a working artist.

There have been top supermodels in the past that weren't as tall as the industry demands, like fashion icon Kate Moss.

Growing up, the news agents round my way in Kilburn all had 'Time Out' on their shopfronts. The logo is a London icon.

David Beckham is a top man. I love the guy and what he can show in terms of style as well. He's really classy, an icon.

The thing is, I've always wanted to be a star. I've always wanted to be an Elvis Presley or a Tupac - like, a huge icon.

John Lee Hooker became a friend of mine and I love all of his work. He was truly an icon. He lived the life. I miss him.

I just know what an icon does, and that's whatever you want to do and it's trendsetting. You know? It's real cutting-edge.

I ain't no icon. It's people like Patti LaBelle, somebody like that's an icon. I'm just Missy. I'm just crazy, that's all.

Canada is a balloon-puncturing country. You are not really allowed to be an icon unless you also make an idiot of yourself.

I am on an album with theater icon Billy Porter called the 'Soul of Richard Rodgers.' Our duet is called 'Carefully Taught.'

Yes, the Masters is too stylish to be an American icon. It's as out of character for Uncle Sam as a McDonald's is for France.

The Humvee is an American military icon and will continue to be for decades. It is an essential part of U.S. military operations.

I'm very flattered to be called a style icon! But it's simple, my style; it's just men's suits and shoes. That's the basic premise.

I'm partial to slouchier, more free clothing. My icon is Patti Smith, so the more rips, the more punk, the more comfortable I feel.

I was never conscious that I was becoming an icon or I'm not an icon, because my family, my kids, my husband keep me down-to-earth.

An icon painter starts not with Jesus Christ but by finding earth and rubbing. Now what is earth, what are you rubbing in directing?

Whether it's as the hero of an adventure story, as teacher and friend, as icon on watch, shirt or hat - everyone knows Mickey Mouse.

Reluctant as I am to regard myself as a style icon, I would love to think I could inspire older women to make the most of themselves.

Wes Craven is obviously a horror film icon so I was definitely very interested in bringing something back to life that Wes had created.

Well, I think 'Addams Family Values' is definitely a gay icon movie and definitely a drag queen icon movie that no one ever talks about.

I've turned from an ordinary Australian housewife into a gigastar, icon, talk-show host, swami, spin doctor... and now I'm a style guru!

Pat Boone is an icon in this country. He's not a guy who's going to pull the wool over people's eyes. He's going to tell them the truth.

For many, the icon of the British Museum is the Rosetta Stone, that administrative by-product of the Greek imperial adventure in Africa.

Everywhere, across continents, Gandhiji is mentioned, cherished and remembered as an icon for all humanity. He is the embodiment of India.

This is so cliche, but my beauty icon would have to be Angelina Jolie. She looks like she wears natural makeup, but she's still beautiful.

If I was to become an icon, then I'd be very happy. I'll need to score a lot of goals, and the team will need to pick up trophies, though.

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