I have had many inspiring idols in life, some often being of the fictional variety, but nevertheless I was inspired by the deeds they did, the stories they sung, and the words they wove; so here is an ongoing list of various (both real and not-so real) composers, warriors, scientists, heroes, developers, philosophers, musicians, and overall artists-of-life – in all of its different facets – that have and continue to inspire me to do what I do:

• Akira Toriyama – A long-standing manga, anime, and video game designer and creator
• Albert Einstein – A Theoretical Physicist who strove to understand the impossible
• Brendon Small – A modern Renaissance-Artist who can create art in many different mediums
• Chuck Palahniuk – A satirical novelist who brings to light the grotesque pieces of our overall lives
• Cloud Strife – A confused boy who overcame himself to become a man that could help others
• Edward Snowden – A true patriot who sacrificed his livelihood for the awakening of mankind
• George Carlin – A modern soothsayer who hid behind the veil of a comedic genius
• Hironobu Sakaguchi – A game developer who helped invent and help create riveting experiences
• John Petrucci – A brilliant guitarist whose riffs and melodies embroiders the soul with emotions
• John F. Kennedy – An American president who was consumed with revealing the truth of his country
• Kamina Jeeha – A true leader that would stay by his followers and sacrifice everything for their futures
• Nikola Tesla – An inventor who perceived the universe through frequencies and energy
• Nobuo Uematsu – A distinct composer who brings another level of life to the games he works on
• Spike Spiegel – A freelancing mercenary whose determination and will is unmatched
• Tetsuya Nomura – An inspired game designer who helps create amazing adventures
• Thomas Jefferson – An American founding father who fought against the tyranny of the world
• Tyler Durden – A modern revolutionist who is made up of the many better parts of all of us