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