Beyoncé has stated that she is personally inspired by US First Lady Michelle Obama, saying "She proves you can do it all" and she has described Oprah Winfrey as "the definition of inspiration and a strong woman". She has also discussed how Jay Z is a continuing inspiration to her, both with what she describes as his lyrical genius and in the obstacles he has overcome in his life. Beyoncé has expressed admiration for the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, posting in a letter "what I find in the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, I search for in every day in music... he is lyrical and raw". In February 2013, Beyoncé said that Madonna inspired her to take control of her own career. She commented: "I think about Madonna and how she took all of the great things she achieved and started the label and developed other artists. But there are not enough of those women.". COUNT 12
QSN1 Beyonce has noted which first lady with saying "She proves you can do it all"? ANS1 Michelle Obama QSN2 Which month and year did Beyonce credit Madonna for inspiring her to take control of her career? ANS2 February 2013 QSN3 Beyonce has said that who embodies the "definition of inspiration and a strong woman"? ANS3 Oprah Winfrey QSN4 Who personally influences Beyonce? ANS4 Michelle Obama QSN5 Hoe does she describe Oprah Winfrey? ANS5 a strong woman QSN6 How does she describe Jean- Michel Basquiat? ANS6 lyrical and raw QSN7 How does Madonna influence her? ANS7 to take control of her own career QSN8 How does she describe Jay Z? ANS8 continuing inspiration QSN9 Who inspires Beyoncé because "she does it all?" ANS9 First Lady Michelle Obama QSN10 Who does Beyoncé describe as the definition of inspiration? ANS10 Oprah Winfrey QSN11 Who does Beyoncé describe as lyrical and raw? ANS11 Jean-Michel Basquiat QSN12 Who inspired Beyoncé to take control of her career? ANS12 Madonna