article_snippet: Most people yearn for role models, for someone to admire and emulate.
article_snippet: For me, two individuals in particular were once important heroes.
article_snippet: There are people I admire, but I think it's best to focus on the qualities of individuals when I find individuals to be inspiring and worthy of admiration -- whether it's a girl from Pakistan or a particularly courageous and wise public figure.
article_snippet: I try to appreciate moments of heroism and impressive personality traits.
article_snippet: There are talented, courageous, inspiring politicians, actors, activists, artists and writers.