Justin Timberlake's mother is the biggest influence in his life.
The SexyBack singer - who has been dating actress Jessica Biel for nearly three years - insists his mother helps him to stay grounded and encourages him to work hard.
He said: "My mother Lynn has been a very steadying influence on me. She taught me to work hard to develop my talent and also to respect myself and the people around me. She also encouraged me to be creative and follow my instincts when it came to my music.
"She kept repeating to me, 'If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything!' That's been my mantra. I think everyone needs to trust in themselves enough not to be afraid to pursue dreams, and to go out and make things happen."
The 29-year-old singer-and-actor - whose mother and father Randall Timberlake, who divorced in 1985 when he was just four years old - also explained he chooses to surround himself with people he has known for a long time who aren't bothered by his celebrity status.
Timberlake still mama's baby
Justin Timberlake's mother is the biggest influence in his life.
The SexyBack singer - who has been dating actress Jessica Biel for nearly three years - insists his mother helps him to stay grounded and encourages him to work hard.
He said: "My mother Lynn has been a very steadying influence on me. She taught me to work hard to develop my talent and also to respect myself and the people around me. She also encouraged me to be creative and follow my instincts when it came to my music.
"She kept repeating to me, 'If you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything!' That's been my mantra. I think everyone needs to trust in themselves enough not to be afraid to pursue dreams, and to go out and make things happen."
The 29-year-old singer-and-actor - whose mother and father Randall Timberlake, who divorced in 1985 when he was just four years old - also explained he chooses to surround himself with people he has known for a long time who aren't bothered by his celebrity status.
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