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Some Heroes

2 months ago

The author defines heroes as people who influence him, not just those who are admirable, and they must pass a test: would he ask what they would do in his situation?
All heroes share two qualities: they care excessively about their work and are absolutely honest, never pandering to their audience.
Jack Lambert is a hero because of his relentless determination and personal investment in every play.
Kenneth Clark is praised as the best nonfiction writer, with deep love for art and a style full of dense, rapid ideas.
Larry Mihalko was a teacher who was intellectually curious and genuinely liked his students, making learning an adventure.
Leonardo da Vinci's work was often for his own exploration; his drawings, though not made for an audience, are masterpieces.
Robert Morris is notable for his quality of never being wrong, achieved through careful qualification and integrity.
P.G. Wodehouse is a great writer because of his effortless style, rhythm, and lack of concern for what others thought.
Alexander Calder's sculptures radiate happiness and never get boring, reflecting his own optimism.
Jane Austen is considered the best novelist because her stories feel real, with no visible authorial manipulation.
John McCarthy invented Lisp, a conceptual leap that bridged math and practical programming, influencing all later languages.
The Spitfire represents a convergence of heroic devotion and courage, embodying optimism against a brutal machine.
Steve Jobs combined extraordinary taste with the role of a Renaissance patron, showing the importance of design.
Isaac Newton serves as a model for tackling big, fundamental questions rather than small, comfortable problems.

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