Did You Ever Know That You're My Hero?

The word idol is thrown around so much. American Idol? Ummm...no... I don't idolize the chick who couldn't even read when she won or the gray haired Joe Cocker copy.
I know I idolize Nikki Sixx, but there are a lot of other people I respect tremendously. They all have one thing in common, they did things their way. They took the hard road the majority of the time and they came out on the other side, stronger and better. A few of them may have had it easier than others, but they still accomplished what they wanted on their terms. I don't idolize these people, but I admire and respect them and am grateful that I discovered them, whether they be musicians, athletes, actors, or just everyday people. There aren't a lot of everyday people on this list, because everyday people usually have to cave in at some point. So, for the sake of clarity, I'm just going to list the famous. So I guess the list is 11 people I respect and admire..in no particular order. Nikki will NOT be on the list as I just flat out idolize him. He is higher than everyone else on this list and always will be.

1. Kevin Smith
2. Boy George
3. Charles Barkley
4. Jack White
5. Axl Rose
6. Johnny Depp
7. Darius Kasparaitis
8. Courtney Love
9. Mick Foley
10. Joey Ramone
11. Manny Ramirez

These people are brave enough to tell people to fuck off, and live out the life they envision. A few, like Axl, Darius and Boy George have gone through some rough times, but they are still who they are and if you don't like it, they don't much care. What they all have is incredible talent in whatever they chose to do and I truly respect talent and ambition and a desire to be your own person. Individuality is what I look for in anyone I deal with in any from. If you're a follower, you're not my type of person. If your individuality is fake, I can spot it and that will drive me away. The weakest link on this list is Axl, because with the hair thing and the bad plastic surgery, he seems like a follower, but he coasts on his talent and determination.
I do what I want, say what I think and personally don't give a damn what others think, because it's a waste of time. Those who are meant to be around you will be, those who aren't will drop away and that's the way it should be. It goes to figure that I admire people who stand on their own and are honest.

Later-
Me