What Inspires Marissa Marissa shares 10 things that inspire her. Updated: June 8, 2011 View Gallery Share This Gallery: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email More 10 photos We asked The Glee Project contenders to tell us what inspires them. Heres what Marissa had to say. New York City has and will always inspire me because it is my home and there is nothing for want here. Every day you have the opportunity to meet someone, see something, do something you've never done before. The world is at your fingertips. I'm so proud to have been raised in such a diverse and culturally rich place. My mom: She inspires me to be braver and stronger and stand up for myself. Since I am not a very naturally assertive person, I try to emulate my mom whenever I need to kick some a$$. She is an amazing woman of which I haven't met an equal. My dad: He is living proof that you don't need to steamroll over everyone else around you to make it as a performer. He taught me humility, decency, and kindness. He's the best dad anyone could ever ask for. Load More View Gallery »
We asked The Glee Project contenders to tell us what inspires them. Heres what Marissa had to say. New York City has and will always inspire me because it is my home and there is nothing for want here. Every day you have the opportunity to meet someone, see something, do something you've never done before. The world is at your fingertips. I'm so proud to have been raised in such a diverse and culturally rich place.
My mom: She inspires me to be braver and stronger and stand up for myself. Since I am not a very naturally assertive person, I try to emulate my mom whenever I need to kick some a$$. She is an amazing woman of which I haven't met an equal.
My dad: He is living proof that you don't need to steamroll over everyone else around you to make it as a performer. He taught me humility, decency, and kindness. He's the best dad anyone could ever ask for.
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