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When I was a kid, it was Bette Davis. She was my idol. I used to cut school and sit in the back of the theater; of course, I would have snuck in because I couldn't afford a ticket.

— Lauren Bacall

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✓Similar Perspectives

I was a little girl who grew up idolizing musical-theatre stars.

— Laura Benanti

I used to play the piano when I was younger, and I loved Alicia Keys. I wanted to be Alicia Keys; she was such an idol to me.

— Katy B

The only guest star I really wanted to get but didn't was Bruce Springsteen.

— Mike Scully

I was the kid that grew up watching Bette Davis films.

— Rebecca Hall

Tracy Ullman, I grew up watching her shows and standup and improv and specials. Bette Midler and Whoopi Goldberg. They inspire me to do it all. I always wanted to do it all; I never wanted to be put in a box.

— Bresha Webb

Dolly Parton... I love being around that woman! I worked really hard to keep up with her.

— Dom DeLuise

I was a total theater geek in high school, no question. I was cast in 'Godspell' freshman year - with Vanessa Williams, by the way. She and I are still friends. We went to high school together.

— Dan Bucatinsky

I was thrilled as a kid to point out my sister as she danced and sang on the stage, and she was pretty good artistically. She was a great inspiration to me. She was the one who sort of led me into show business.

— Jamie Farr

I've had the good fortune of working with some amazing people. I mean, my first Broadway show was with Elizabeth Taylor and Maureen Stapleton. Maureen Stapleton, a legend in the theatre; Elizabeth Taylor, a legend, period.

— Dennis Christopher

✗Opposing Perspectives

Lynda Carter, I think the reason I liked her was because she was so down to earth. Even though she was a big star and she was Miss America, she was very approachable.

— Thuy Trang