The bicycle is a former child's toy that has now been elevated to icon status because, presumably, it can move the human form from pillar to post without damage to the environment.
Quotes about icon (16 Quotes)
It's a symbolic leadership post as much as anything. Things are changing so fast, it is interesting that this old icon of a position is getting so much attention. It will be interesting how it changes with her.
Lassie is one of Hollywood's greatest stars. Generations of children have grown up watching Lassie and wanting a Lassie of their very own, including me. Lassie is a revered television star who has touched the hearts of millions of fans from around the world, so it is fitting that TV Land Canada present Lassie with its very first Icon Award.
He is a living icon for this congregation, and he has made so many contributions to our church. He developed our church orchestra,
Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation.
Willie Mays is an American icon and he is obviously one of the most recognizable figures with Negro League baseball. To have someone of his stature and to take his time to come, helps to legitimize the event and show how important it is to recognize the event.
The song is Texas having a fresh look at that Giorgio Moroder vibe of uplifting electronic pop but with sexy slow vocals. I wanted to combine modern sounds with a real Billie Holliday kind of feel. When I was growing up my dad would be away at sea and my Mum, my sister and I would be at home blasting disco and Abba alongside her old Billie Holliday albums. I knew the spirit I wanted. I knew I could emulate that Billie Holliday sensibility - not the framed icon with the beautiful flower in her hair, but the slightly dark woman on the edge, this tortured brave singer who struggled around this merciless music circuit. It's a bit of a homage from my heart.
Frankly I've never really subscribed to these adjectives tagging me as an 'icon', 'superstar', etc. I've always thought of myself as an actor doing his job to the best of his ability.
The problem is that he became a negative icon in the Arab world, in the eyes of the Palestinians, in the eyes of the entire international community,
Ace is very reclusive. That was really one of the first tracks that I did for the album. I met Ace because a friend of mine brought him to my birthday party. We hit it off. We were just hanging out and he was really such a sweetheart. He actually offered to do it. I told him that I was going into the studio in a couple of days and he offered to play on it. How often do you get a rock icon to appear on your record I really like that he is playing on a track that is not anything like a KISS song it is more like a BLONDIE song. He really did a great solo that is in a really different context than people are used to. Gilby and I were recording him and when he did this solo he said, 'Let me do another one.' We both said, 'No, that is the one. You got it.'
Celebrity dolls have always been a pop icon trend. Whenever a product ties to a licensed character or celebrity, it takes on a life of its own.
Milton Berle, member of the Friars Club Mickey Rooney is a little man who's been a giant star for over 60 years. We Friars are most proud and happy to honor this legendary icon in the world of entertainment on May 7.
An icon painter starts not with Jesus Christ but by finding earth and rubbing. Now what is earth, what are you rubbing in directing?
From 1962 to 1965, the guitar became this icon of youth culture, thanks mostly to the Beatles.
Four years ago, RCPI Trust set out to re-energize Rockefeller Center and restore this world icon to its place as the vibrant heart of New York City, ... RCPI Trust (has) decided to explore a sale or possible recapitalization of the property to realize the considerable appreciation in value that has occurred.
Johnny Cash was not only a giant in our business, but he was one of those guys who had grown to become a cultural icon in America. People associated him with values that I think they held near and dear to their hearts.