I watched ‘Bones Brigade’ this week and wow, Rodney Mullen is a really inspirational chap. I would also add to my list of inspiratial people Robin Williams and Phillipe Petit, how about you?

Rodney mullen’s TED talks are a very enjoyable watch

Henry Rollins

An obvious one, but I think this should be mandatory secondary school reading:

The number of times it came down to him to set the tone and make the decision is awe inspiring. Many others played important parts, but as soon as it became apparent he was the figurehead, the apartheid government tried everything it could to isolate him from his support and colleagues. His judgement and poise alone marks him out, even if you take away the lack of personal bitterness and ability to forgive.

Chrissie Wellington.

Various mates who’ve done some impressive endurance stuff – Darren, Jon, Caroline, Richard.

Terry Pratchett.

Camila Batmanghelidjh.

Brian blessed. Because he has the best voice in the world, and his life generally seems to have consisted of saying “**** it! I’m going to go and climb Everest!” Or something similarly mental, and not giving a toss what anyone thinks.

The world needs more people like that.

And Dennis Skinner. Just reading his biography. He stands as an uncomfortable reminder to the rest of our elected representatives, what genuine selfless principle and conviction looks like!

Jim Swire

Alex Zanardi

Stephen Sutton

Lance Armstrong….

Tank Man Tienanmen Square 1989
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=tiananmen+square+protests+of+1989&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=946E3E383A1BF06D986BDA50ABF32E49FE064ED4&selectedIndex=0

Given the day, how’s about good old Jesus?

Throws himself to the ground before desperately fiddling for the entrenching tool as a fusillade of bullets zip overhead.

Jack Reacher

not many people inspire me to be honest. not had many people to look up to in my life, but this bloke is a true inspiration..

http://www.backbenparkinson.co.uk/Home_page_Back_Ben_Parkinson.html

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Interesting aspect I guess, not sure if it was your intent but I guess people can inspire in a variety of ways to either follow their example/principles etc or not too…

Sam Harris

Allen Parton, Pen Farthing, Mark Donaldson.

Jim Swire

Good call. An admirable man.

My younger brother. He fought cancer like a warrior for 6 years and never complained once.
He was brave and gracious in defeat, and inspired me to live everyday to the max.
RIP Dom. X

Chrissie Wellington.

She stole my friend’s crisps 😡 😆

Gertrude Elion – you’ve probably never heard of her. If you know anyone with HIV or childhood cancer, you should.

Stephen Murray and his friends that help him each and every day.