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johnnappiboy · 30th Jul 2010, 04:19 PM

I look up to my mom because,she is a strong women and is very wise.

partietraumatic · 31st Jul 2010, 05:28 AM

is it bad that nobody springs to mind as someone i look up to...?

nebenebe · 31st Jul 2010, 12:18 PM

I don't look up to anyone, either.
Everyone I know does something that I'm not really interested in.

Jaken 491 · 31st Jul 2010, 12:38 PM

MICHAEL JACKSON <3 seriously. His music inspires me. Lots of his clothing appeals to me , and even from a dancers point of view, he's a huge inspiration.

Lady Macbeth · 31st Jul 2010, 02:54 PM

Emilie Autumn.
She is absolutely amazing.

Bang Bang · 31st Jul 2010, 03:09 PM

I personally don't look up to anybody, but I'm inspired by many people that range from celebrity to relatives.

31st Jul 2010, 03:48 PM

Anyone over sixty-five inches in height.
People who I strive to emulate? My highschool technical theatre director, my grandfather on my mother's side, my former swim coach and a fellow named Marc Rowland who does some of the most amazing improv I've ever witnessed. Those are just a few that came to mind immediately. I can think of many more.
Odd that I don't really have any females role models. Makes me feel ashamed that I call myself a feminist.

Steve712 · 31st Jul 2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Numfarh

Odd that I don't really have any females role models. Makes me feel ashamed that I call myself a feminist.

That isn't what feminism's point is anyhow.

It's about gender equality.

31st Jul 2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve712

That isn't what feminism's point is anyhow.

It's about gender equality.

Of course not. But still... The majority of my role models are men. There isn't so much as a peppering of women. You can see how that might feel a twinge hypocritical.

LeonaRose · 2nd Aug 2010, 02:13 AM

I would say my Uncle even though he's no longer with us. He was so damn cool, he did what he wanted when he wanted even when he was really ill. He may have only lived 47 short years, but he did more in those years than a lot of people do in their lifetimes. What a legend! R.I.P Ronnie xx

2nd Aug 2010, 02:18 AM

I look up to civil rights leaders, mostly. The ones that sacrificed their lives for the greater good of mankind. I admire their courage and dedication to making the world a better place. May they rest in peace.

MonsieurGodiva · 2nd Aug 2010, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by partietraumatic

is it bad that nobody springs to mind as someone i look up to...?

Not really. This was my first thought, as well, to be honest. But after mulling over this question for a while, I can safely say that one of the people I admire most is my close friend J. It's impossible for me to pinpoint why, exactly; there's just something about her that I find so profound, wise and nonjudgemental, yet relatable, humble and endearing at the same time. Sometimes I wish I could be a lot more like her, but if I'm not sure if something like that can be learned.

That's really the only one that comes to mind, at least among people that I know personally.

Severed Serenity · 3rd Aug 2010, 09:32 AM

I look up to my grandfather, who just passed away recently in September of 09. He was the most caring, honest, loyal and trustworthy person I've ever known.

RainbowVampire · 3rd Aug 2010, 07:17 PM

I look up to Andy 6 very much. He's not afraid to embrace his dreams. He's an incredibly talented singer/song writer, and he doesn't believe in stereotypes - he just believes in being yourself. He has never judged anyone and he is a very funny, kind person. And he's SEXY~. I want to be like him.
I honestly haven't found a single thing wrong with him, he's like PERFECT O-O

Owen91 · 5th Aug 2010, 02:14 AM

Although I haven't seen this friend of mine in a while, I can say he's been my role model for as long as I've known him. He's unfailingly kind and compassionate to everyone, something that I suck at. I really respect that and strive to be more like him.

Also: he's three years older than me. If that matters.

5th Aug 2010, 03:30 AM

In all seriousness- Jesus.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 5th Aug 2010, 04:40 AM

The band paramore. I think they're amazing.

Also, my sisters ex-boyfriend. He's pretty open minded and non-judgmental.

RedKnight · 5th Aug 2010, 04:48 AM

i dont really look up to anyone, i just try be the best that i can be so dont have a need to

30th Jul 2010, 04:19 PM	#1
johnnappiboy flatapp Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone Age: 16 Posts: 12 Join Date: Jul 2010	Who do you look up to? I look up to my mom because,she is a strong women and is very wise.

31st Jul 2010, 05:28 AM	#2
partietraumatic A gay heteropolitan? Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Enough for now Location: Oxford and Birmingham, UK Age: 20 Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: Who do you look up to? is it bad that nobody springs to mind as someone i look up to...? __________________ 'Im not your toy and this isn't another girl meets boy'

31st Jul 2010, 12:18 PM	#3
nebenebe Watch the Sky, Feel the Wind Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Lafayette, Louisiana, USA, North America, Earth Posts: 108 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? I don't look up to anyone, either. Everyone I know does something that I'm not really interested in. __________________ -Robert Fulghum : "I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge - myth is more potent than history - dreams are more powerful than facts - hope always triumphs over experience - laughter is the cure for grief - love is stronger than death."

31st Jul 2010, 12:38 PM	#4
Jaken 491 Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Not sure (still trying to figure it out) Out Status: A few people Location: CANADA Age: 17 Posts: 34 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? MICHAEL JACKSON <3 seriously. His music inspires me. Lots of his clothing appeals to me , and even from a dancers point of view, he's a huge inspiration.

31st Jul 2010, 02:54 PM	#5
Lady Macbeth Our Lady of Sorrows Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Asexual panromantic. Out Status: In. Location: Eng-lund. Age: 17 Posts: 157 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? Emilie Autumn. She is absolutely amazing. __________________ "Don't pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches." Andy Warhol

31st Jul 2010, 03:09 PM	#6
Bang Bang Testicles. That is all. Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Just a wee bit... Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 421 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? I personally don't look up to anybody, but I'm inspired by many people that range from celebrity to relatives. __________________ I’m too tired to slap you. Bash your face against my palm.

31st Jul 2010, 03:48 PM	#7
Numfarh Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who do you look up to? Anyone over sixty-five inches in height. People who I strive to emulate? My highschool technical theatre director, my grandfather on my mother's side, my former swim coach and a fellow named Marc Rowland who does some of the most amazing improv I've ever witnessed. Those are just a few that came to mind immediately. I can think of many more. Odd that I don't really have any females role models. Makes me feel ashamed that I call myself a feminist.

2nd Aug 2010, 02:13 AM	#10
LeonaRose Well Known Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 226 Join Date: Jul 2009	Re: Who do you look up to? I would say my Uncle even though he's no longer with us. He was so damn cool, he did what he wanted when he wanted even when he was really ill. He may have only lived 47 short years, but he did more in those years than a lot of people do in their lifetimes. What a legend! R.I.P Ronnie xx __________________ "It's the same stuff they used in that fourth "Lord of the Rings" movie. Or was it the 19th "Lord of the Rings" movie? You know, the one where Boldo and Jingy travel across the bridge? I don't know, I don't know their names" - Tom Hanks on Lord of the Rings. LOL!!!!

2nd Aug 2010, 02:18 AM	#11
AlexPatrickMorrissey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who do you look up to? I look up to civil rights leaders, mostly. The ones that sacrificed their lives for the greater good of mankind. I admire their courage and dedication to making the world a better place. May they rest in peace.

3rd Aug 2010, 09:32 AM	#13
Severed Serenity Banned Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Out to everyone but a few homophobe family members Age: 18 Posts: 81 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? I look up to my grandfather, who just passed away recently in September of 09. He was the most caring, honest, loyal and trustworthy person I've ever known.

3rd Aug 2010, 07:17 PM	#14
RainbowVampire Member Regular Member Gender: Transgender Orientation: Pansexual Out Status: I don't even know who knows anymore >_> Location: Ohio Age: 17 Posts: 72 Join Date: Feb 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? I look up to Andy 6 very much. He's not afraid to embrace his dreams. He's an incredibly talented singer/song writer, and he doesn't believe in stereotypes - he just believes in being yourself. He has never judged anyone and he is a very funny, kind person. And he's SEXY~. I want to be like him. I honestly haven't found a single thing wrong with him, he's like PERFECT O-O __________________ "Say what you mean, tell me I'm right, and let the sun rain down on me. Give me a sign, I wanna believe. Whoa, Mona Lisa, you're guarenteed to run this town. Whoa, Mona Lisa, I'd pay to see you frown..." "The Ballad of Mona Lisa" - Panic! At The Disco

5th Aug 2010, 02:14 AM	#15
Owen91 Ravenclaw, totes. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Basically everyone :D Location: Oregon Posts: 81 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? Although I haven't seen this friend of mine in a while, I can say he's been my role model for as long as I've known him. He's unfailingly kind and compassionate to everyone, something that I suck at. I really respect that and strive to be more like him. Also: he's three years older than me. If that matters.

5th Aug 2010, 03:30 AM	#16
boundbysymmetry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who do you look up to? In all seriousness- Jesus.

5th Aug 2010, 04:40 AM	#17
x2x2x2x2y2 PARAWHORE!!!!!! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ~I like guys~ Out Status: Everyone, pretty much. Location: Wonderland (and California, USA) Age: 18 Posts: 3,971 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Who do you look up to? The band paramore. I think they're amazing. Also, my sisters ex-boyfriend. He's pretty open minded and non-judgmental. __________________ "THINGS ARE LOOKING UP, OH FINALLY!!" "I believe that there's hope buried beneath it all and...Hiding beneath it all and... GROWING beneath it all!!" -Paramore ...and the lesbians

5th Aug 2010, 04:48 AM	#18
RedKnight Random Guy #9 Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I Know I Like Guys Out Status: Mum and some friends Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 850 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Who do you look up to? i dont really look up to anyone, i just try be the best that i can be so dont have a need to __________________ ________\o/______/l__________ Shark Attack!