October 20, 201015 yr For me: Richard Dawkins Carl Sagan Lance Armstrong Ellen Degeneres Jay Leno Mark Martin (esp. now that he is racing a Chevy!) Danica Patrick Paul McCartney Dwight Eisenhower George Patton Dan Barker Christopher Hitchens Barrack Obama James Taylor-Musician How about you all...who do you look up to?
October 20, 201015 yr I can't say that I look up to anyone of celebrity at all. The only hero I have is my Great-Grandfather.
October 20, 201015 yr I don't like calling them heros, per se. But a incomplete list would include... Benjamin Franklin Abraham Lincoln Leonardo DaVinci Gottfried Leibniz Nikola Tesla Albert Einstein George Carlin Sam Kinison Douglas Adams Charles M. Schulz Scott Adams Linus Torvalds
October 20, 201015 yr Author Interesting list, I find Leonardo DaVinci very interesting, and love Charles M Schultz. Maybe hero is too strong of a word, people you really look up to then/admire.
October 20, 201015 yr I also resist the term "hero", but there are many people who's lives, or work, or thinking mean a great deal to me. Zora Arkus Duntov Justin Hayward Richard Bach Gene Rodenberry Carl Sagan Jaques Cousteu Thomas Jefferson Isaac Asimov Just to name a few.
October 20, 201015 yr Author Duntov...not so sure about that one. Personally, I'd give his name to a dog...oh wait... But seriously, yes. Glad we agree on Sagan. I also Admire Jacques Cousteau
October 20, 201015 yr Duntov...not so sure about that one. Personally, I'd give his name to a dog...oh wait... But seriously, yes. Glad we agree on Sagan. I also Admire Jacques Cousteau On Sagan, I must have missed him when I read your list as I tried not to duplicate anyone else's choices. But the guy had a huge impact on me through "Cosmos". If I hadn't been beaten to it, George Carlin would have been on my list. Thanks for the spelling correction on Cousteau - I don't do French well.
October 21, 201015 yr In terms of people living and dead who posses character aspects or did things I could get behind... Lester B. Pearson Harry S. Truman Barry Goldwater Warren Buffet George Burns John Diefenbaker Howard Hughes
October 21, 201015 yr I find I have valued certain qualities / achievements moreso of individuals I have met personally, tho I can cite 3 well-known auto men readily : Henry Martyn Leland Henry Ford Preston Tucker
October 21, 201015 yr Hmmm....not necessarily heroes, but definitely individuals I've admired for their accomplishments in science, the computer industry, aviation, the auto industry, auto journalism, racing, sports, music, etc... Richard Feynman Carl Sagan Richard Dawkins Dennis Ritchie Ken Thompson Vint Cerf Linus Torvalds Steve Jobs Bill Joy James Gosling Chuck Yeager Kelly Johnson Frank Lloyd Wright Harley Earl Bill Mitchell (the GM one) Lee Iacocca David E Davis Pete Egan LJK Setwright Brock Yates Murray Walker Ayrton Senna Alain Prost Nigel Mansell Rubens Barrachello Mario Andretti Dan Gurney Jack Brabbham Carroll Shelby Sterling Moss Colin Chapman Ron Dennis Frank Williams Lance Armstrong Bruce Springsteen Pete Townsend Roger Waters David Gilmour Eric Clapton David 'The Edge' Evans Scott Adams Edited October 21, 201015 yr by Cubical-aka-Moltar
October 21, 201015 yr No list would be complete without Micheline Maynard Steve Rattner Kirk Kerkorian Roger Smith Emma Lowenstramm (perhaps a little too obscure for most) Arthur Chamberlain Tammy Fay Baker... ... wait a minute, sorry, I think I misread the list. Never mind....
October 21, 201015 yr I don't consider any of these people "heroes", but they have provided a lot of inspiration. I'll put them into groups: Music Brian Eno Adrian Belew David Gilmour Trent Reznor Robert Fripp Leo Fender Robert Moog Art/Design: David Carson Francis Bacon Frank Lloyd Wright Bill Mitchell Larry Shinoda Wayne Cherry Richard A. Teague If it weren't for automotive design, specifically the designs made under the tenure of the three GM designers mentioned, I would have never been an enthusiast. When it comes to the field of writing/journalism, it's hard to name specific examples. I will give very honorable mentions to George Orwell and John Phillips.
October 21, 201015 yr Author In terms of people living and dead who posses character aspects or did things I could get behind... Lester B. Pearson Harry S. Truman Barry Goldwater Warren Buffet George Burns John Diefenbaker Howard Hughes I would really look up to Harry S Truman as well. Such a simple, honest guy throw up at one of the turning points in history. I some times picture him sitting in the oval office, thinking about dropping the bomb on Japan, or rebuilding Europe.... Barry Goldwater I like as well, as he was much more of a rational libertairan type than like a lot of todays conservatives. Nigel Mansell I think of all of the drivers Cubical mentioned, I respect Nigel the most...
October 21, 201015 yr People who's work I admire: Raymond Loewy Frank Lloyd Wright Virgil Exner Harley Earl
October 21, 201015 yr As far as people already mentioned; George Carlin, for sure! I am honored to share the same birthday as him. Henry Ford and Harley Earl for obvious reasons. I also think Trent Reznor is a good pick, eventhough I'm not a big fan of his music. Me personally: My parents and grandparents for too many reasons to list. Anyone who has ever served this country in the military. When I was in JROTC way back in high school my SAI and AI both served in Vietnam. They had a profound impact on who I am. Dale Earnhardt Sr. because of his tenacity and will to NEVER abandon his dream. James Hetfield because of his intensity and what he represents. Johnny Cash because he understood the real difference between good and bad Andrew Jackson because he was absolutely fearless. Evel Knevel because he was just bad ass. Bob Lutz for obvious reasons. That's what I have 'off the top of my head'
October 21, 201015 yr Author People who's work I admire: Raymond Loewy Frank Lloyd Wright Virgil Exner Harley Earl Raymond Lowey yes...Harley Earl yes... There is a great book called Lost Wright...I think I was telling you about this one of the times we met in person. All of his stuff that got torn down, including a hotel in tokyo. One more reason not to buy Japanese! My Son the US MARINE is my hero. Semper-Fi Semper Fi!
October 22, 201015 yr watch a woman cringe in pain and get sliced open to have your child. and do it again, and not complain. ever. hero. a lot of singers or celebrities at one time i may have thought of as a hero in some way, but too many of them now are in the opposite direction and are just self destructive. that and egotism overshadows any good things they do IMO sometimes. Any of us with star income and time on our hands would probably allow ourselves to be just as generous or 'caring about causes'...especially if it keeps our marketability and subsequent income up. i still think police, fire, military are heros. they accept the danger that is there and yet choose to do it. not all are worthy of this sentiment, but many do feel that sense of sacrifice and duty. I've known of people who have helped out in crisis and emergencies that put themselves in danger. that is hero, too. sometimes, just not bailing on the ones you love makes you a hero. I'd like to think hero status requires more, but to so many who have been failed by people they depended on trusted, just to have the confidence to look up to or depend on those people and trust them sort of makes them heros.
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