Influence : (546) " Saudi Arabia is an important country to the United States. " - Chris Murphy " I always said that if I had the platform and the opportunity to share my story and make it easier for others, I would – so that, in a way, I can be the role model that I was looking for as a kid. " - Adam Rippon " Our voices carry so much more weight than Joe Schmo from down the street. " - Bubba Wallace " We’ve never been shy to admit that Metallica is a huge influence in our lives and on our music. " - Johnny Christ " I think YouTube has been super instrumental in our success as well, because I think there’s something really important about seeing and hearing what we’re doing. " - Kirstin Maldonado " My sound comes from my inspiration, which is people like Aretha and Jay Z and Kanye, as well as everyone from the Whitneys and Mariahs to Destiny’s Child and Usher. They all inspired me growing up. " - Jess Glynne " We are specialists who have something special to say. We have had no problem with working in any state interested in evaluating their policies. " - Abhijit Banerjee " I’ve had tons of incredible conversations with people who say they got married or buried relatives to my songs. " - Richard Ashcroft " I’m very influenced by the work of George Martin and the string arrangements that he did for the Beatles. " - Tom Kitt " I’ve had tons of incredible conversations with people who say they got married or buried relatives to my songs. " - Richard Ashcroft