Personally, Renee Zellwegger and Sandra Bullock come to mind. Why? They give to charities and want to use their wealth for good.

Eric Idle. I love that man. There are so many reasons why I admire him, I'm sure I could write an entire novel about why, but I'll spare you guys from that. I admire him for how witty and funny he is. Despite going through a lot of hellish ordeals, he still has a great sense of humor and holds his head up high. I admire him too because he's not one of those stupid celebrities that so many people follow. Eric has written novels, an entire Broadway show, many, many songs, and he knows four different languages! (English, Latin, German, and French.) Those things take brains. Another thing I admire is how much he loves his family. He's completey devoted to them. I also love how kind he is toward animals. Heck, he's an all around nice guy to anyone really. (At least he seems that way to me.)

Okay, I said I wouldn't write a novel, so I'll stop here.

http://www.eric-idle.com/loveeric.html

^Quite fun!

Wow! I didn't know all that. I just liked his acting. There is usually so much more to a person than we really see. Thanks, MadEyePixie for sharing.

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, his ability to pull beauty from sadness.

I wish I had that gift of expression.

I know that not everyone likes the Pumpkins but to me their music is something special.

Fo anyone who's ever felt alone...

buckethead m. shadows mick thompson

You're welcome, glad to pass on any information I know about the Pythons. I'm a bit of a fanatic you see.

Actually, I don't think they've come up with a word yet to describe how obsessed I am with Monty Python...

How about a Pythomaniac? LOL.

Hm...I rather like that!

Great, then you have a new nickname! LOL

An opposite to my thread

Yes, I admire Eric Idle and Monty Python as well. Comic geniuses. Also John Stewart/Stephen Colbert, the creative minds of South Park and alot of others I can't think of right now.

I like seeing both sides. There has to be good as well as evil. Like as well as hate.

Obviously you like to laugh judging by the names I see (except Stephen Colbert still don't know who he is).

i admire anyone who is kind to others even if the people receiving the kindness are they themselves not kind. i admire anyone who has the courage and strength to help those less fortunate. i admire those who would put themselves in harm's way to save the lives of others. i admire those who have a firm grip on reality. i admire those who seek truth through the lies. i admire those who put intelligence above beauty and the material. and finally, i admire life in all of its forms.

Hey! I'm crazy about the Pyhtons too! One of the best things mankind has ever produced!


A person I admire incredibly is ROSE SIGGINS

She was born with a rare genetic disorder that severly deformed her legs & at 2 years old, both legs were entirely amputated. At eight years old, she refused to use her artificial legs any longer. She wanted to be accepted for how she was & used a skateboard to move around.

This woman never let herself be stopped by her disability. She got married, had kids (risking her life), got a job & drives a car. In her own words:

"A lot of people with disabilities feel that life owes them something, and I was raised in a way that no, no-one owes you a dime. The world doesn't owe you anything, this is what you have and you use your resources and you get through life. My personal opinion is, get up and go for it, just do it."

As if that weren't enough, early into her marriage, she lost her mum to cancer, had to look after her own family, her father with Alzheimer's & a brother who is mentally disabled and has the mind of a child & is prone to fits of anger.

But she just got on with things. I can't express how much respect i have for her. She is strong, positive & loving. Whenever I am on the brink of having a twinge of self-pity, I think of Rose.

She is a true inspiration.

Stevie Ray Vaughan ''The Texas Tornado''
Stevie Ray Vaughan...would have probably sold my soul at the crossroads to have played the guitar 1/2 as good as he did. S.R.V

Rutger Hauer for his great acting and non profit charity work Starfish Foundation

John Carpender ...one of the greatest renegade directors that stuck it right up Hollywood for snubbing his brilliant talent.

There are a few more but they're just the first to come to mind...

Wow! Getting some great postings here. I love reading them!

I agree completely.

Yes I do.

Colbert was an old correspondent if Jon's on his show, and now has his own show.

Matthew McConaughey. Overall, great actor, great guy. Modest, caring, sensitive and intelligent. And unlike most celebrities, gives without expecting praise and admiration. And that dashing smile *swoons*

Hey, I remember watching that very documentary on Discovery Health. Only was able to catch the end, however. It was quite moving.

The way you described her reminds me of a woman in a different documentary on the same channel. I forgot her full name, though I remember her last name was Osbourne. Anyway, she, along with others who share her condition, appeared in a documentary about Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare birth defect which causes facial deformity and is sometimes fatal if not treated with surgery. She explained how her appearance affects her everyday life, etc. She is actually a doctor and works in a hospital and usually treats other people born with birth defects or deformities so they can relate to her.

I have to admit that I am sensitive to seeing people with deformities and it scared me a bit at first, but after a minute I got used to it. However there was another documentary (same channel, same condition) I caught my mom watching once and after seeing the severity if the little girl's deformity on T.V. I had to walk out of the room.

I have a huge deal of respect for people with this condition and I admire their courage.

glassvampire.....your expression is beyond a gift.....I promise you...you will never feel alone again...


I admire people who can admit their mistakes...not blame others...

Id have to say i admire jeff corwin,He has an awesome way of looking at life and a good sense of humour and he helps animals.And thats what i admire in a person

I also admire Richard Dawkins. I feel Atheists today face more prejudice than most people like to think. He is also very intelligent.

I was thinking the same thing.

those who have taken flack for doing the right thing are my heroes
the ones I admire most are the ones that don't get bitter or jaded afterwards

I admire Jesus, and several species of the animal kingdom.

i kneel to that my hats of to you! I still love beauty though.

To be honest, I really admire Colin Powell. He's actually NOT full of sh**, as opposed to everyone else in Washington,

I admire kind people who have an inner strength that doesn't always dominate their surroundings, or the people involved.

Well said Celumnaz.
Those that can achieve that should be acknowledged in the highest regard.

WOW! Seamare, I thought it was just me who was able to see her in that light..... Hell of a woman! I think she is one of the few examples of strength in human spirit.....
and another would be John Merrick (aka,. as the elephant man)...

Bill Cosby

Alex Jones

Hilary Clinton

My Grandmother

Ray from the dollar store near me

oh and i forgot someone, Mr. Bill Hicks. a great man.

Ah hah, I knew I was forgetting someone! thank you.

The Native American Elders past & present...for their genuine wisdom & understanding of all life.