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" I never thought of London in terms of possible heroes – of course, there are thousands. It’s a very talented city. " - Doris Lessing

" There’s always a host of voices you’re inspired by. I love Don DeLillo, and I love Isaac Bashevis Singer, and I love Beckett, and I love Pinter. He’s one of the funniest voices in English literature since Dickens. " - Dylan Moran

" Most singers have their idols. I remember Elvis Presley when I was a kid. When I was about sixteen, I always said I wanted to do ‘Love Me Tender.’ " - Percy Sledge

" I’m inspired by artists like Robyn, just because she writes amazing pop songs, and they’re not throwaway. When I listen to a Robyn pop song, I don’t feel like she’s just kind of saying something and not thinking; I feel like it’s really emotional. " - Charli XCX

" I’ve admired Alicia Keys since before I got into the music industry, just everything she represents as a female artist. " - Melanie Fiona

" Maybe I am an inspiration for some players. Some young players. But I don’t like to speak about myself. " - Riyad Mahrez

" I began skating in the official practice venue of the 2002 Games. It was a huge Olympic atmosphere with Apollo Ohno sitting on the wall every day when I walked into the rink. That was really cool and very inspiring to see. " - Nathan Chen

" Everybody listens to Bob Marley. It gives you an inner feeling to keep pushing on. It’s an education on life. He helps me out every day. It gives me a deep-down feeling. " - Rohan Marley

" DMX – everything this brother spits is hot. Everything. This is the heat right here. When I stand next to MCs, this is who I wanna stand next to. " - KRS-One

" There are lots of brilliant free kick specialists in the world. But the technique of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham fascinates me most of all. " - David Alaba