7 people that I admire . . .
This is not an excuse for a post. I’ve been thinking about writing a post about the personalities I like and admire. So this is purely based on my scale of admiration for these. Also these are people that have entertained me, have taught me quite a lot in life. There is not even one female in this list. I didn’t realise that until I finished writing. Now, don’t pick me on that! The below list is not certainly in any order. Here we go now!
Andre Agassi: I’m a big fan of Andre Agassi. I liked his style before I learned that he had substance too. In 1992, I was watching and cheering him all the way to the finals of the Wimbledon. He was unique. He was a crowd puller and an entertainer than a tennis player and athlete. He was much more human when you compared him with others in his league. His Wimbledon win against Ivanisevic in the finals was a victory of mankind over machines. Was he the first male tennis player to cry in the court? Surely must be one of the rarest. I loved his pony hairstyle and wished I had something like that. Did try that too!
Jose Mourinho: He could very well be the odd one out in the list. He is special because he can be the odd one out in any group. People would describe him as successful, intelligent, objective, sharp-tongued and down-to-earth. That’s what he is. Even his biggest fans would also admit that he is brash, arrogant, cheeky and cunning at times. You just don’t mess with Jose. For me, he is a symbol of confidence. He is very good and he knows that he is very good. He walks as much as he talks. He is the most successful young manager in the world of football management dominated by older pros. His success was built primarily on his people management and his analytical methods. He was the reason why I started following Chelsea FC. Legend.
Mahatma Gandhi: Unbelievable. To live his life the way he did, is just impossible. He must be one of the best leaders ever to have lived. It’s not very easy to lead a mass of 300 million with a principles of non-violence and truth. With masses, the psychology that easily works is that of violence and revenge, not non-violence, truth and patience. I have the highest regards for his principles and the way he united people for one common cause. I wonder how he made millions believe that ’satyagraha’ is the right way to achieve independence. Do you know that he had once listed down seven social sins – politics without principles, wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, and worship without sacrifice. Albert Einstein once said that generations to come will find it hard to believe that such a man lived ever in flesh and blood and walked upon this earth. There is no better summary of Gandhi’s life than that one.
Sachin Tendulkar: I think I was his cousin or a brother in my previous birth. I love this guy so much. He’s a genius. He’s gifted. He’s supremely talented. I feel privileged to have been a contemporary of Sachin Tendulkar. No one has entertained me like Sachin Tendulkar has. I was not alone in turning up, tuning up and waking up only because he was playing. For the kind of adulation he receives in India, it’s hard to play and live like he has. Incredibly level headed, humble and mature, he is a symbol of consistency. He is a phenomenon. He is an era. He is a great role model. That quote of Einstein on Gandhi holds good for Sachin Tendulkar too.
A.R.Rahman: Genius. Consistent. Mature. Level headed. Humble. Sounds like the paragraph on Sachin Tendulkar, isn’t it? I love Rahman for the same reasons that I mentioned for Sachin. The thing I’m very highly impressed is the way he keeps on bettering himself even though he is the best in his league. Every time I listen to a great album from Rahman, ‘I’d be thinking this is his best yet’ and I’ve thought this way more than a dozen times. He is just unbelievable. The era in which he is making music is entirely different than the one where some of our greats had made music. He has already revolutionised music in India and he has a long way to go. I feel privileged to realise that I could still be listening to Rahman’s new smashing music even after 10 years!
Frank Lampard: When he ends his footballing career, he could very well be the best Chelsea player in the club’s history. That’s no mean feat. He is pretty similar to A R Rahman in his personality. He has achieved so much and has many more years left in him to achieve more. The dedication and professonalism that he still shows is incredible. He must have been one of the most underrated and jeered/abused player of his league. He doesn’t care about the criticisms and just goes on to prove them wrong, season after season. I’m sure he won’t stop until the whole football world accepts his genius. Another fantastic role model.
Vijayakrishna: Yup, it’s me. I think I’ve been an inspiration for myself and I thoroughly enjoy being myself. Nobody knows me as much as I know. So I’m the most capable and competent person to talk about how inspiring I have been for myself. No matter how expressive you are, you’re not even going to express half of what you actually are and that’s that half that other people would understand, mistake, like, hate, admire, despise, adore, ignore you. No one will ever know what’s their in the other unexpressed half in me. I’m very proud about how I have lived my 30 years. I admire myself. I’m sure you do that to yourself. It’s a different matter if you want to admit that or not!
If you don’t know any of these names (except mine . . .), just help yourself with google/wiki. I’ll do a bit of analysis for you. Out of these 7 personalities, four are sports personalities, one was a spiritual/political leader, one musician and myself. I think that pretty much respresents me.
Out of the seven people you listed, I definitely admire – Gandhi, A.R Rehman, And VijayaKirshna (Of course)….. I am not a sports person, so not many sports personalities are on my list of admiration. I thin when we passionately are a fan of some famous figure, we automatically also take some qualities from them. I am big time fan of Singer of the millennium in Hindi film industry – Mohammed Rafi (not just for his singing abilities abut also for his simple and easy going nature). Dr. Abdul kalam – again for his highly educated yet simplistic nature , Mother Teresa and there are so many but only these come to my mind as of now
I was anticipating this kind of post. Thanks for bringing in atlast.
) and the best of all I like the way you described yourself heee 
that’s true, to me, no one knows better or will inspire as much as our ego does to us especially when we are depressed. But, I think I can better describe your ‘unexpressed half’ than you, make me drunk I promise I will tell you more than what you or others know about you or I will bring the other ‘unexpressed half’ live hee… 
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I truely accept and agree every word you typed above, as I too admire these personalities (including few more) except those football & Tennis sportsmen. I mean Yes, I admire & was inspirational Including you
I like more sports personalities because of their all time high spirits, high energy, high vigor & hunger for win. Few more of mine are Goran Ivanisevic – He is the only one to have won a grand slam title (wimbledon) as a wildcard entry in 2001. The way he serves aces, the opponents are scared to acknowledge. I think the most no of aces in Wimbledon finals (51) is still under his name. Now I admire Federer, he is a legend. I like J.Cole & Ronaldinho, though they are not that popular but few splendid goals by them made me stick to TV set whenever they are playing. Michael Schumacher – what a man, the 7 times F1 world champion. I think the name “Michael” has luck or magic in it for most of the sportsmen especially. Most of the famous personalities has it – Michael Jordon, Michael Jackson, Mike Tyson, Michael Schumacher, Michael Phelps…
I think Its boring and Indian cricket will be gloomy & cloudy if sachin is not playing anymore, maybe I will continue watching cricket if he is on screen either as a editor writing in cricinfo or TV commentator. Rahman – I will be short of words what ever I say.
I like vjkrishna (including the unexpressed half) becoz… – will continue if anyone let me know ‘Where’s the party tonight’….heee….!!!!
One has to love self before expecting others to do so.
Sachin is my fav too. One name that I would not include in my list is Gandhi.
Good idea.
I’ve always thought of Sachin as an artist. His batting is as graceful and beautiful as dance. What I admire most about AR Rahman is his innovation and confidence in experimenting. That’s where he’s way ahead of his contemporaries and I think his music is more appealing to the intellect and timeless than Ilaiyaraja’s. Gandhi – I don’t know much about him and I don’t want to believe what’s generally said about him. As for you, ‘keep walking’! 
I am no different from Niharika. Except Agassi, Mourinho & Lampard everyone else are in my list as well! Instead of them I admire Ambika Nithyanandam (My mom), Not because of a mom-son relationship but as an individual named Ambika! She has always been my role model for self confidence and never say die attitude! She drives immense positive energy in me everytime I speak to her! Santosh Nithyanandam has always been a most special person to me! I admire him, want him to do better everytime, love him making friends and winning hearts!
My list also includes Lance Edward Armstrong, survivor of testicular cancer who won the Tour de France a record-breaking seven consecutive years, from 1999 to 2005, Michael Schumacher & Roger Federer!
I admire all heavenly beings who served and are serving the society! There is a big list there as well! Sriram Iyer from Nalandaway is one amongst them!
I suppose you would feel bored if I express my thoughts about Vijayakrishna as you have heard it a million times!
Interesting order of admiration ! Well, is this ranking based on alphabetical order ? I guess this is in ascending order
I mean to ask why not Vjkrishna before Lampard or Mahatma before Andre ?
Vijay,
Since you admire yourself and know everything about yourself, would you mind telling the blog what’s the best & worst thing you like/don’t like in you? Being human, I think everyone will have these.
Thanks for listing me as one of your bests
I am pleased to read some new excerpts on The great , M.K. GANDHI Paragraph .
regards.
Hello Mr. (copycat) – Vijayakrishna Rowthu,
You may mask yourself like our dear “VijayaKrishna” but not our feelings,experiences and admiration with Vijay since ages. Act different.
Vijayyyyyy, are you in town.? or asusual busy working (from home)
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My 7 are:
1. Frank Lampard, the magician;
2. Roger Federer, the perfect sportsman;
3. Dalai Lama, the soft God;
4. BC, the true fan;
5. Udita Goswami, the dreamboat;
6. Roman Abramovich, the generous; and
7. Gandhiji, the father!
I have left the family and friends circles away from my list.
I am the biggest Jose Fan in the world. I have read every page on him on google search till page 60.I have 2 GB of material on him in my laptop. I am a Doctor just passed out. And I will be the jose of my field one day. I promise.
Read Mohammed Ali’s biography. Anyone who likes Jose can’t help but like Ali too.Also on my list are Lance Armstrong.
And Tiger woods.So what If he fucked 155 women.He deserved it.
And Bobby Fischer for being a genius.
And Steve Waugh for being a fighter
Andre Agassi for the change that he represents.
No politicians on my list, apart from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, what he is doing today will only be seen as great tomorrow.I have no idea what drives him.He wants absolutely no credit for the things he does.Wonderful.
Geez
I am the biggest Jose Fan in the world. I have read every page on him on google search till page 60.I have 2 GB of material on him in my laptop. I am a Doctor just passed out. And I will be the jose of my field one day. I promise.
Read Mohammed Ali’s biography. Anyone who likes Jose can’t help but like Ali too.Also on my list are Lance Armstrong.
And Tiger woods.So what If he fucked 155 women.He deserved it.
And Bobby Fischer for being a genius.
And Steve Waugh for being a fighter
Andre Agassi for the change that he represents.
No politicians on my list, apart from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, what he is doing today will only be seen as great tomorrow.I have no idea what drives him.He wants absolutely no credit for the things he does.Wonderful.
Have Func!!