Tell us about: the person you look up to most in life

[Jenson71]

You have to personally know the person, so Honest Abe or Gandhi don't count. Neither does Derrick Thomas, even though he did sack John Elway more than anyone else.

The person does not have to still be living though.

A parent, brother, friend, grandparent, teacher, neighbor, co-worker. Who is the person you look up to most, and why?

[KurtCobain]

I don't know. I don't really have anybody I look up to.

[Crush]

My Dad. One of the greatest human beings on the face of the planet.

[ClevelandBronco]

All my life, my father. Once I began to understand how lucky I got after my father died, my stepfather.

[Jenson71]

I don't know. I don't really have anybody I look up to.

Do you want to look up to someone, or are you okay without one?

[Simply Red]

that's a really hard question.

[KurtCobain]

Do you want to look up to someone, or are you okay without one?

I don't really know.

[Simply Red]

Jesus, and i'm just stating my opinion, mostly because he's saved my life when i asked him to. Even in the short term, when those happened over a year ago. Not only had he answered my cry - he answered like LBJ on the fall away.

[KurtCobain]

It was actually just this thread that I realized I don't have one.

Thanks a lot, Jenson. Now I'm more lonely.

[Simply Red]

It was actually just this thread that I realized I don't have one.

Thanks a lot, Jenson. Now I'm more lonely.

you have me, buddy.

[ClevelandBronco]

It was actually just this thread that I realized I don't have one.

Thanks a lot, Jenson. Now I'm more lonely.

Don't do it, man. Courtney needs you this time.

[Simply Red]

you'all proceed - Please, don't wanna go all religious, please carry on w/ your 'John Waynes' , 'Bruce Dickensons' 'Molly Hatchets'

[CHENZ A!]

Gotta be Pops. The kindest, hardest working, most honest, old fashioned, positive, humble person I have ever known. He's just a blast to be around, and never met a stranger. He's my best friend in the world. I hope I can be like him one day.

[headsnap]

Bruce Dickensons

More Cowbell or Number of the Beast?

[RJ]

I didn't know my dad as well as I'd have liked to, but I did and still do look up to him. He was a really genuine guy, great sense of humor, a good businessman and admired and respected by the folks who knew him. Around 800 people showed up at the funeral home when he passed away. It was very touching and made me feel proud.

Also my grandpa. Hardest working man I ever knew. Never missed a day of work that I knew of, never paid a bill late, never once went back on his word. The man was a freaking rock. He was an engineer. During WWII he was involved in repairing the ships damaged in the Pearl harbor attacks. He always seemed proud of that. At least I think he was, the man wasn't much for talking.

[headsnap]

I too would have to say my Dad. He didn't talk about much or what he was going to do, he just DID it!

I didn't realize it until it was too late... lost him to a major stroke just a little over two years ago.

[Rain Man]

Who's got the most rep on the board?

[Simply Red]

More Cowbell or Number of the Beast?

'Run to the Hills! da' da' cheshhh da' da' cheshhh - RUN FOOOOR YOURRR LIII--ii-IIIFFFEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!'

[RJ]

I too would have to say my Dad. He didn't talk about much or what he was going to do, he just DID it!

I didn't realize it until it was too late... lost him to a major stroke just a little over two years ago.

That's how my dad was. He'd get an idea in his head and then out of nowhere he'd be starting some project or business idea. I always admired that about him.

[KurtCobain]

Who's got the most rep on the board?

Bwana. Then Bug.

[Rain Man]

Bwana. Then Bug.

Thank you. I look up to bwana the most. Then bug. And because Kurt Cobain looked that up for me, he's third.

[Bugeater]

Heh, no one really.

[luv]

Anyone taller than 5'7".

[Rain Man]

Heh, no one really.

I admire that.

[DaFace]

Seems like the dad's are the popular choice here, and I'd say the same. I didn't appreciate him near enough when I was younger, but definitely do now that I'm older.

[luv]

Seems like the dad's are the popular choice here, and I'd say the same. I didn't appreciate him near enough when I was younger, but definitely do now that I'm older.

Same here. He was the disciplinarian in the family. The one who meant "no" when he said it. Now that I'm an adult, he treats me like one, where my mom still treats me like I'm 13. He's always willing to help those he feels deserve it. He's kind of a dork, but I don't mind that. :)

[Buehler445]

I've looked up to lots of people. But no ONE person. Lots of people have good attributes, but nobody is perfect. I want to be perfect.

[Okie_Apparition]

You should neither look up or look down at anyone. But you could never follow rules very well...good for you.

[pr_capone]

I admire a few people, but there is no one I look up to.

[Gonzo]

I used to look up to my dad a great deal growing up. I have a lot of my personal and professional traits because of him. He's still someone I take advice from but not really a role-model anymore. I guess I really don't look up to anyone anymore.
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[LiveSteam]

Unfortunately Hes 6 feet under ground now

[Phobia]

Honestly, there are people who have qualities I admire but we're all very, very flawed. I don't really look up to anybody the most. I just try to worry about myself and do the best I can.

[AustinChief]

Honestly, there are people who have qualities I admire but we're all very, very flawed. I don't really look up to anybody the most. I just try to worry about myself and do the best I can.

It's ok Phil, you can admit it. It's me isn't it?

[luv]

It's ok Phil, you can admit it. It's me isn't it?

Only when he's on his knees.

[BWillie]

Honestly, there are people who have qualities I admire but we're all very, very flawed. I don't really look up to anybody the most. I just try to worry about myself and do the best I can.

Soo your sayin' ur a narcissist.

[BIG_DADDY]

Honestly, there are people who have qualities I admire but we're all very, very flawed. I don't really look up to anybody the most. I just try to worry about myself and do the best I can.

There's something to that. I try and take things I admire about different people and do my best to apply them to myself. If this had been worded different it would have been alot better. Who made the biggest positive impact on your life comes to mind.

[Over-Head]

My Uncle Jimmy
Fought to live through a bike accident which should have killed him, then has just completed his BA in engenering, during his third year of batteling MS :thumb::thumb:

Other than that, just read the bio section on my web site

[seclark]

i used to think it was my grandfather, then my father. after awhile, i came to the decision it's my wife. she's done a helluva job over the last 30 years raising our kids and taking care of us all.

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[blaise]

Maybe my grandmother. She's 94 and still plays golf twice a week, and regularly goes to movies and restaurants. When we go visit her she doesn't just sit there in her room, she goes out with us wherever we go. I hope I can have her same sort of enthusiasm and zest when (if) I reach her age.

[ChiTown]

My Dad - hands down. WWII vet, worked the same job for 40 years in a warehouse and never complained, raised 4 successful children, we always felt loved and well-taken care of, he never missed one of our games or school events, was a terrific husband and role model, always willing to help anyone out, loved to be with his family. I've missed him every day he's been gone (almost 10 years). I don't know that I have been half the man that he ever was, but I'm sure he knows I'm trying to get there.

RIP, Dad.

[The Franchise]

It's a tie between my Dad and my Grandpa (on my Mother's side).

I used to think my Dad was an asshole and a hard ass when I was growing up. He spent 23 years in the Air Force and I grew up with him being a First Seargent. He never let me get away with shit and now I see why......and I can thank him for it. He's the biggest fucking softie though when it comes to his six grandkids. He was blessed with two sons.....and five grand-daughters. He doesn't like to talk about it but I found out that when he was 18....he gave up playing baseball in the Majors.....to go to Vietnam.

My Grandpa (RIP) worked on a farm starting at 12 until he joined the military at 18. He served in WWI and then came back home. He started up his own farm....which he ran until he was 60. Then he started up his own vacuum cleaner and sewing maching repair business....which he ran until he was 85. I don't think the guy ever took a day off in his life. All of that....and he raised 5 awesome kids.

[cdcox]

My dad is probably the person most responsible for who I am today. He taught me how to give a speech, how to confront bullies, how to talk to a teacher about an unfair punishment. He arranged a private swimming lesson for me when I was just about drowning in the group class. These all seem like little things, but they were huge in terms of confidence builders during my formative years. Mom provided a great steady hand, but when I really needed a boost, Dad was the one who helped me through the rough spots.

That said, I can't say I really look up to my dad. My life goals are/were different than his. I didn't arrange my life to emulate his. I set my own path at a pretty young age. Still I am very close to him and don't see him often enough. But I can't say I look up to him.

That pretty much goes for the rest of the world. There are people who are far more accomplished than me in just about any area that you can think of. Some of those accomplishments don't interest me that much. Even if someone is far more accomplished than me in an area I care about, I can't say I look up to them because I realize they are more talented than I am or had different circumstances than me. I try to learn things from those who are more accomplished from me, I take those things that work for me, and move on to chart my own life.

You have to choose your own path and make your own way.

[BucEyedPea]

My mother

[MOhillbilly]

Not to long ago i would said my Dad. But hes been gone so long...longer than i knew him.

TBH, ive looked up to everyone in my Clan at some point to some degree but the constant cornerstone in my life has always been Grandmother.

[RNR]

I really cannot point to a person really. I more or less winged it through life. There are people I admire and people I love. I really did not have anyone who guided me. I put forth a huge effort to be that person for my kids. They turned out very well and I am extremely proud of both of them. They still seek my advice and I am always thankful they avoided my mistakes in life. I admire both of them as people and what they have accomplished in life. I love them dearly for overlooking my numerous flaws~

[beach tribe]

Chuck Norris

[burt]

Martin Luther King. Because he risked and lost his life standing up for others. Or Col. Sanders.

[RealSNR]

Flopnuts.