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bananas · 18th Jun 2011, 07:13 PM

The person that inspires me the most would have to be justin bieber because he has shown the world that you dont have to be some big rich person to go far in life. He says believe in your dreams and they will come true ! God bless you Justin drew bieber

whiterosebeka · 18th Jun 2011, 10:16 PM

the person that inspires me most. my MTF mother. when i was young, she was my father. my mother used to beat her (yea odd i know, but just listen) dad never raised a hand to hit her back. he sat there and took the beating. (the worst thing to ever see) eventually my father got smart and left her. then a few years later, came out to my sister and i as feeling repressed due to his body. he was really a she. yea, i was freaked out at first, i was only 14 and couldn't even fathom possibilities of someone being the wrong gender. but eventually it grew on me. today, she stands tall has more courage, is sooo much more happy, taught me how to be a woman and don't give it all away so quickly. she's taught me what real unconditional love is by opening her arms to me even after i had been through so much and after leaving her worrying day after day about me having a drug overdose and dying. to this day, my mother (not blood...) is the most wonderful person that i know.

BloodyRose3000 · 18th Jun 2011, 10:30 PM

I don't think any individual necessarily inspires me, but great art in and of itself, whether that be poetry/visual/film/music/etc, is highly inspirational.

IanGallagher · 18th Jun 2011, 10:40 PM

James Dean, Marlon Brando, all 1950s bi Hollywood guys, and Billie Jo Armstrong. Whenever I see a hot guy, if I'm somewhat shaky about feeling that way all I have to do is say "relax dude, he was hot - James Dean would have thought the exact same thing."

Kidd · 19th Jun 2011, 12:10 PM

Hmm..

I idolize two different people for two very different reasons.

1. I idolize my Criminal Justice professor. He's very open-minded, and doesn't lecture in the traditional sense. He debates with his students, and forces you to defend your positions and I just love the way he teaches. His kids are amazing, his wife is a psychology professor at my university, and he inspired me to want to become a criminal law professor at a university somewhere, preferably somewhere near Seattle. I really, REALLY want to follow in his footsteps and do the things he's done. Me and a few other students take all of his classes because he's amazing, and he calls us "lifers." He's very involved with his students, and he's just great.

2. I'm also inspired by James St. James. He's an author, drug addict, and former club kid. Actually, I idolize all of the club kids. They created something totally unique and shocking. They didn't dream their imagination, they lived it, and I admire that.

haelmarie · 19th Jun 2011, 01:30 PM

Rosa Luxemburg :]

LynaHoek · 19th Jun 2011, 01:39 PM

My mommy inspires me. She and I have our arguments and sometimes we'd just like to choke each other but she's my biggest hero. She has done everything she can to make life better for my sister and I. Even the little things, like letting me have the last egg or something (totally random, but you get what I mean hopefully), make me appreciate her even more. If I am to ever have kids, I want to be like my mom.

20th Jun 2011, 12:01 AM

It may be a bit twisted, but my mother also inspires me the most. She inspires me each day she doesnt call, she inspires me with every lie she tells. She inspires me to not follow in her footsteps, she inspires me to be the best I can be and when she needs me most, Ill treat her the way she treated me when I needed her the most. The golden rule? I will be the best Mother ever, She inspired me to do so when she walked away a year ago.

Idonteven · 20th Jun 2011, 12:36 AM

Gorbachev <3

there are quite a few great men and women who inspire me, for all sorts of reasons, Mikhail Gorvachev is certainly one of them.

Robert · 20th Jun 2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Idonteven

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Gorbachev <3

there are quite a few great men and women who inspire me, for all sorts of reasons, Mikhail Gorvachev is certainly one of them.

Why?

Idonteven · 20th Jun 2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Idonteven

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Gorbachev <3

there are quite a few great men and women who inspire me, for all sorts of reasons, Mikhail Gorvachev is certainly one of them.

Why?

He's hawt, totally a quality thats admirable no?

18th Jun 2011, 07:13 PM	#1
bananas Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Posts: 12 Join Date: Jun 2011	Who inspires you the most?? And why? The person that inspires me the most would have to be justin bieber because he has shown the world that you dont have to be some big rich person to go far in life. He says believe in your dreams and they will come true ! God bless you Justin drew bieber

18th Jun 2011, 10:16 PM	#2
whiterosebeka Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Greenville, SC Age: 22 Posts: 188 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? the person that inspires me most. my MTF mother. when i was young, she was my father. my mother used to beat her (yea odd i know, but just listen) dad never raised a hand to hit her back. he sat there and took the beating. (the worst thing to ever see) eventually my father got smart and left her. then a few years later, came out to my sister and i as feeling repressed due to his body. he was really a she. yea, i was freaked out at first, i was only 14 and couldn't even fathom possibilities of someone being the wrong gender. but eventually it grew on me. today, she stands tall has more courage, is sooo much more happy, taught me how to be a woman and don't give it all away so quickly. she's taught me what real unconditional love is by opening her arms to me even after i had been through so much and after leaving her worrying day after day about me having a drug overdose and dying. to this day, my mother (not blood...) is the most wonderful person that i know. __________________ You've crossed the finish line, won the race but lost your mind. Was it worth it after all? I need you here with me, cause love is all we need. Just take a hold of the hand that breaks the fall. I know that I'm no Superman

18th Jun 2011, 10:30 PM	#3
BloodyRose3000 The Ethers Tragic Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to 1 friend Location: NYC Age: 23 Posts: 185 Join Date: Nov 2010	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? I don't think any individual necessarily inspires me, but great art in and of itself, whether that be poetry/visual/film/music/etc, is highly inspirational. __________________ Future youth I never may touch any more Hark these Sapphics lipped by my hollow spirit everlasting tenderness breathed in these vowels sighing for love still -Allen Ginsberg

18th Jun 2011, 10:40 PM	#4
IanGallagher The fluctuator Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Mutant and proud Out Status: All except work and extended family. Location: I fly as much as Superman Age: 24 Posts: 619 Join Date: Apr 2011	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? James Dean, Marlon Brando, all 1950s bi Hollywood guys, and Billie Jo Armstrong. Whenever I see a hot guy, if I'm somewhat shaky about feeling that way all I have to do is say "relax dude, he was hot - James Dean would have thought the exact same thing."

19th Jun 2011, 12:10 PM	#5
Kidd You'll love me! Full Member Gender: ♂ Orientation: ♂ ♥ ♂ Out Status: Out Location: N.W. Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 1,430 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? Hmm.. I idolize two different people for two very different reasons. 1. I idolize my Criminal Justice professor. He's very open-minded, and doesn't lecture in the traditional sense. He debates with his students, and forces you to defend your positions and I just love the way he teaches. His kids are amazing, his wife is a psychology professor at my university, and he inspired me to want to become a criminal law professor at a university somewhere, preferably somewhere near Seattle. I really, REALLY want to follow in his footsteps and do the things he's done. Me and a few other students take all of his classes because he's amazing, and he calls us "lifers." He's very involved with his students, and he's just great. 2. I'm also inspired by James St. James. He's an author, drug addict, and former club kid. Actually, I idolize all of the club kids. They created something totally unique and shocking. They didn't dream their imagination, they lived it, and I admire that. __________________ I feel a hunger. Take my picture by the pool, because I'm the next big thing. Fingers crossed, my time is coming now...

19th Jun 2011, 01:30 PM	#6
haelmarie it's ok to be afraid Full Member Gender: No. Orientation: No. Age: 18 Posts: 767 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? Rosa Luxemburg :]

19th Jun 2011, 01:39 PM	#7
LynaHoek Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: I don't know anymore Out Status: So confused so... Location: North Carolina, USA Age: 20 Posts: 14 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? My mommy inspires me. She and I have our arguments and sometimes we'd just like to choke each other but she's my biggest hero. She has done everything she can to make life better for my sister and I. Even the little things, like letting me have the last egg or something (totally random, but you get what I mean hopefully), make me appreciate her even more. If I am to ever have kids, I want to be like my mom.

20th Jun 2011, 12:01 AM	#8
lulu165 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? It may be a bit twisted, but my mother also inspires me the most. She inspires me each day she doesnt call, she inspires me with every lie she tells. She inspires me to not follow in her footsteps, she inspires me to be the best I can be and when she needs me most, Ill treat her the way she treated me when I needed her the most. The golden rule? I will be the best Mother ever, She inspired me to do so when she walked away a year ago.

20th Jun 2011, 12:36 AM	#9
Idonteven Enigma Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: England, United Kingdom Age: 21 Posts: 535 Join Date: Jan 2011	Re: Who inspires you the most?? And why? Gorbachev <3 there are quite a few great men and women who inspire me, for all sorts of reasons, Mikhail Gorvachev is certainly one of them.