I've got a massive soft spot for Ian McKellan.
He's a fantastic actor ( particularly on stage ), a lovely person and does some amazing charity work.
I bumped into him (literally) about 10 years ago, apologised profusely, realised who he was and apologised even more, at which he beamed at me, said "Don't worry darling" pecked me on the cheek and wafted off down the road.
And his bromance with Patrick Stewart makes me
I am so incredibly jealous. I adore Ian McKellan - and yes, his bromance with Patrick Stewart is a thing of pure joy. They just seem like the most wonderful people.
Daniel Day Lewis - Seems to be a very humble man, which must be difficult considering he's the only man ever to have won 3 Leading Actor Oscars. Also admire the amount of effort he puts into all of his roles
Daniel Day Lewis - Seems to be a very humble man, which must be difficult considering he's the only man ever to have won 3 Leading Actor Oscars. Also admire the amount of effort he puts into all of his roles
I'll say my Mum. She makes a mean lunch and I admire the amount of thyme she puts into my rolls.
It would be nice to have a positive thread, so let's give this one a try. Who do you really admire, in terms of their professionalism and talent and who are not famous because of who they know or what tacky scadals they've been caught up ? I have the highest respect for people like:
Kate Bush
Benedict Cumberbatch
David Tennant
J.K Rowling
David Bowie
Adele
Jon Hamm
Helena Bonham-Carter
All hard working, all people who generally avoid posting to social media about every fart or sharing selfies every five minutes. Very refreshing in this day and age.
Peter Gabriel - a very creative, innovative musician who has also done a lot of good works which have helped others, yet manages to do it without the kind of profile that people like Geldof, Bono and Sting have. I can't think of anyone in the music biz I admire more than him.
Britney Spears : To go through everything she did and be able to still go on and smile/enjoy life.... is wonderful. .
Agreed. Plus she is one of the most down to earth and unpretentious celebrities out there. She doesn't let fame go to her head or pretend to be anything she isn't. I'm glad she's back on track now and her Vegas shows seem to be a success. Plus her music is great I listen to Britney every day and she's been the soundtrack to most of 2014 for me for some reason ;-)
Was just about to type this. And his intelligence and humanity too.
I've often - very often - wondered what it actually means to admire and respect someone's 'humanity'. At first you think you know, but as you think about it a little more it gets ever vaguer until you have no idea what it means. What can it be? Do it mean generosity? In that case say 'generosity'. Does it mean intelligence? In that case . . . etc.
But as we always specify 'humanity', it must be something which is best described by that word, something quite specific. Trouble is I just can't think what that could be and what it is to have 'humanity'. At the end of the day I suspect it is just one of those words which sound good. And nothing much else.
I've often - very often - wondered what it actually means to admire and respect someone's 'humanity'. At first you think you know, but as you think about it a little more it gets ever vaguer until you have no idea what it means. What can it be? Do it mean generosity? In that case say 'generosity'. Does it mean intelligence? In that case . . . etc.
But as we always specify 'humanity', it must be something which is best described by that word, something quite specific. Trouble is I just can't think what that could be and what it is to have 'humanity'. At the end of the day I suspect it is just one of those words which sound good. And nothing much else.
I can't imagine what it must be like to be bothered over something like this to the point of writing so many words on it.
Tom Hiddleston - The most lovely man in the world. He really is. So polite, so humble, so happy and smiley all the time, plus he clearly adores and loves his fans.
Agreed. Plus she is one of the most down to earth and unpretentious celebrities out there. She doesn't let fame go to her head or pretend to be anything she isn't. I'm glad she's back on track now and her Vegas shows seem to be a success. Plus her music is great I listen to Britney every day and she's been the soundtrack to most of 2014 for me for some reason ;-)
On top of all of those wonderful people already mentioned I'd add most, if not all, the cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. To start, I'd like to mention that wonderful married couple, Alexis Denisof and Alyson Hannigan alias Willow and Wesley. Tons more talent and charisma than any other showbiz couple but they behave with dignity and modesty at all times, not thrusting themselves into the spotlight desperate for money and attention, unlike [insert celeb couple(s) of your choice here].
Then there's Sarah Michelle Gellar whom I admire and adore so much.
Dannii Minogue- she was always underrated and had great talent, was very successful in you her own way, she's worked so hard to get where she is, despite what people have said about her, always compared her to Kylie and never has said a bad word about Kylie. Dannii has always handled the public with dignity.
Agreed. Plus she is one of the most down to earth and unpretentious celebrities out there. She doesn't let fame go to her head or pretend to be anything she isn't. I'm glad she's back on track now and her Vegas shows seem to be a success. Plus her music is great I listen to Britney every day and she's been the soundtrack to most of 2014 for me for some reason ;-)
Defiantly Britney for all the reason you stated, also I admired Jamie-Lynn the way she handled being a teen mum and taking her daughter out of the medial spotlight, also for putting her daughter first and for getting her life back on track. Both Spears sisters have pure class, despite everything they've been through.
Sinnitta
Kerry Katona
Katie Hopkins
Peter Andre .............
......... no not really, here's my list:
Dead now but I respected Anita Roddick founder of Body Shop - an ethical businesswoman.
Meryl Streep
Michael J Fox
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I am so incredibly jealous. I adore Ian McKellan - and yes, his bromance with Patrick Stewart is a thing of pure joy. They just seem like the most wonderful people.
Cristiano Ronaldo : His work ethic is really admirable and inspire me.
Roger Federer : One thing I admire the most about him is his incredible sportsmanship.
Britney Spears : To go through everything she did and be able to still go on and smile/enjoy life.... is wonderful.
On the top of my head these 3
Loved Alan W, he was my secret crush when I was growing up. I was a very weird teenager!
It's okay to say whatever you like but I don't see the point in joining in if you don't really have anything to add but a sneer.
I'll say my Mum. She makes a mean lunch and I admire the amount of thyme she puts into my rolls.
Peter Gabriel - a very creative, innovative musician who has also done a lot of good works which have helped others, yet manages to do it without the kind of profile that people like Geldof, Bono and Sting have. I can't think of anyone in the music biz I admire more than him.
Agreed. Plus she is one of the most down to earth and unpretentious celebrities out there. She doesn't let fame go to her head or pretend to be anything she isn't. I'm glad she's back on track now and her Vegas shows seem to be a success. Plus her music is great
I've often - very often - wondered what it actually means to admire and respect someone's 'humanity'. At first you think you know, but as you think about it a little more it gets ever vaguer until you have no idea what it means. What can it be? Do it mean generosity? In that case say 'generosity'. Does it mean intelligence? In that case . . . etc.
But as we always specify 'humanity', it must be something which is best described by that word, something quite specific. Trouble is I just can't think what that could be and what it is to have 'humanity'. At the end of the day I suspect it is just one of those words which sound good. And nothing much else.
I can't imagine what it must be like to be bothered over something like this to the point of writing so many words on it.
His talent is amazing.
YAY I found another Britney's fan
Then there's Sarah Michelle Gellar whom I admire and adore so much.
Defiantly Britney for all the reason you stated, also I admired Jamie-Lynn the way she handled being a teen mum and taking her daughter out of the medial spotlight, also for putting her daughter first and for getting her life back on track. Both Spears sisters have pure class, despite everything they've been through.
Kerry Katona
Katie Hopkins
Peter Andre .............
......... no not really, here's my list:
Dead now but I respected Anita Roddick founder of Body Shop - an ethical businesswoman.
Meryl Streep
Michael J Fox