Self explanatory really. This is for those famous, and infamous celebrities whom I consider have been positive, motivational role models in my world. Below I will explain why in some cases.
Robin Williams – sadly missed genius of comedy and mimic. Played impressive serious acting roles as well as acting the clown. Always entertaining.
Peter Jackson – achieved the impossible by bringing the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Hobbit books to life so impressively.
Sigourney Weaver
Rannolph Fiennes
Stephen Hawkins – genius of Space, and the complete example for me of never judging a book by its cover.
Mo Mowlam
Annie Lennox
Russell Howard’s Good News
Blackadder – yeh ok fictitious but fun
Ridley Scott
Steven Spielberg – changed the way I viewed films and knows how to play on your heart strings where love and children are concerned
Richard Branson
Nelson Mandela – inspirational figure to millions, whether as an individual or leader of his country. Carried with such humility too.
Tanny Grey Thompson
Daley Thompson
Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent – sporting achievers of the highest order for me.
Chris Hadfield – Astronaut
All paralympians and armed forces veterans (from World Wars and also recent conflicts and events like Invictus Games)
Olympic Games competitors – both Winter and Summer
Salvador Dali – probably my most obscure choice. Intriguing nonetheless. Every picture contains so much to take in and doesn’t seem to stop either.
Bryan Adams
Ray Mears
Antonio Gaudi – never realised the impact of this man until I went on a visit to Barcelona. Certainly a man way ahead of his time in architecture and art. Very impressive.
Local volunteers
Nurses and Emergency services
Armed Forces
And many more….some very good close friends and relatives.
Have a think of who motivates you and why….some of the most humblest humans can be the most inspirational in your life, so take a look around and understand what drives such people. You might be surprised with the findings….