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People, it was just another perspective or lens to view the original question posed. No need to get defensive or snippy. I enjoy reading all the different opinions in addition to the simple lists.
I would disagree that it is obvious as not all people like their family or maybe they are dissatisfied with their friendships. For example, my father is most definitely not one of my favorite people. Oddly enough, I find the question to be challenging because it is hard for me to say who is my favorite if I have not met them or know them (if it's famous people or celebrities).
Shesus, maybe you have a student you are particularly fond of and have an interesting story to explain why? I would find that very interesting.
The "Who would you like to have dinner question" is always a fun one but I think it's rather different than the question in this thread.
Hmm...my favorite celebrities would be:
1. Jesus
2. Socrates
3. Bruce Lee
4. Malcom X
5. Mel Blanc
I chose these five because I enjoyed reading their writings and admire their perseverance, dedication, and contributions to humanity. I suppose one could say they are my "role models".
Some attributes I admire:
Jesus' professions of love for all mankind (never mind what his followers do), his humanity despite his divinity.
Socrates' honesty, integrity, humility, modesty.
Bruce Lee's philosophical evolution - acceptance of all peoples, his tao. His discipline.
Malcom X - I am in awe of his transformation, his salvation and his redemption.
Mel Blanc - What can I say? This guy was a genius of epic proportions and very talented. He made me laugh.
Other honorable mentions:
Albert Einstein, Mozart ( I bet this guy could party!), Walt Disney, Anne Frank (the powerful, honest diary of a little girl who rekindled my own humanity).
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