[Pureblade]

I'm curious as to who each of you are inspired by. You can tell a lot about people by who they model themselves after, or who they look up to. So who's a person who has had a huge impact on your life, or inspired you in a way, or who you idolize (in a non-creepy way of course)?

If you don't mind, try not to let it be someone you've actually met before.. nothing like your grandparents, though I'm sure they're wonderful people.

For example, one of mine is Jeff McKee. He's a wakeboarding fanatic (like me) who got in on the sport when he was a teen. Everything I do in the sport is inspired by videos and pictures I've seen of him. Not only that, but he's a huge environmentalist as well. He rides for the team that I'm working to get sponsored by (coincidence?) and has given me ideas of at least attempting to go pro. Being able to enjoy a sport while supporting new ways to help the environment is really cool to me. He hasn't so much influenced my ideals as my actions and where I believe I'm headed.

Sorry if that sounded cheesy.
Mm, your turn!

[Mobster101]

How did I not know you were trying to get sponsored? Seriously...

Anyhow, one of my biggest hero's in life would have to be the entire band, SlipKnoT. They not only create ear shattering and amazing metal, they stand up for what they believe in and have stayed true to themselves throughout their career, which is something I admire very much.

C=B

[Nazē.]

Ooh. Hmm. Weell. I have several. xD There's not really one person I totally look up to. Lots of different people for different things.

For example.

Libba Bray! I have the utmost respect for her, not only as an author, but as a person. Since I am currently typing while my brain wants to eat its way out of my skull, I'm going to tell you to look her up in her blog if you want to know more. xD If not. Well. That's okay too. I wouldn't look her up if I were you either.

Abdu'l-baha. He was the son of Baha'u'llah, believed to be a manifestation of God who founded the Baha'i Faith. So anyway. Abdu'l-baha was. Sort of a great person. Who did great things for people. (Again, I'm not in a very explainative mood right now. So look him up if you wish to know more, I guess. xD)

J.K. Rowling. Wrote and published a book in poverty while supporting her child alone. Yeah. Skillz.

Amy Lee of Evanescence. She is one of -few- "celebrities" who I respect and have admiration for. She doesn't give in to the expectations of society as most others in her position would. She's one of few who are honest and genuinely true to themselves despite fame and attention and all that jazz.

Think that's all I can think of for now. Well. People I haven't met, anyway. xD

Oh! One more! Juan Mann. He's the guy who started the Free Hugs campaign.

[Pureblade]

Free hugs is a way of life.

[Nazē.]

Frank Warren! The PostSecret guy. ^-^

Does no one else have heroes / heroines? xD

[Pureblade]

Haha that's what it looks like!

[Jakethecheesepuff]

Will Smith

[Neraphym]

Bert Rutan is a hero of mine.

[Nate]

My best friend Daycia.

[Aaron]

Geddy Lee. No explanation needed.