Discovering New People

So here's something about me: It seems like I am always discovering new fascinating people that amaze me and I can't believe that I didn't know much about them before. A lot are political figures. Here's my new favorite:

James Carville!

Wow. What a guy. He is so fascinating and, in my opinion, motivational and inspirational. Here's what I like about James Carville:

1. He speaks his mind
2. He seems to like stirring up a little controversy when possible
3. He is very opinionated
4. He is soooooooo interesting to listen to (see no. 3)
5. He is so crazy smart. Seriously, if you listen to him talk, he is head and shoulders above his peers. It is borderline psychotic-intelligence.
6. When he talks, other people (myself included) just stare, mesmerized, like this guy is the most brilliant person they have ever heard.
7. It seems like he is comfortable wearing jeans, when everyone around him is wearing a suit and tie
8. He probably does no. 7 because he knows that he'll always be the smartest guy in the room, so he just doesn't give a damn.
9. He listens to and takes into consideration other people's (sometimes very different) opinions, where appropriate
10. He dismisses most other people's opinions, where appropriate
11. He is passionate about what he is passionate about. Seriously, I hope I have that much fight in me when I'm his age
12. He's 66 and still seems to be in pretty good shape
13. He is happily married to someone who has totally oposite opinions
14. It could be argued that he single-handedly got President Clinton elected
15. He likes beer
16. He can talk circles around you.
17. He seems courteous
17.5. He seems curious
18. He is open-minded
19. He can be so articulate, if need be. But most of the time he just ops to use "the people's language" (so everyone can understand)
20. He is offensive to Republicans

I could go on and on. I mean, seriously, what a spectacular person! This is definately my new favorite person... at least for the next week or so. I usually change my favorite person bi-weekly it seems.

Probably my all-time low was when I found out who Justin Bieber was this past November. He was my favorite person for a solid two or three days.... don't judge, that kid's got tallent, AND AND AND it seems like he is sooooo cool. And I think he kind of looks like me when I was his age. Could you immagine how cool I could have been in middle school if I had been more like Justin Bieber... wow, my life would have been incredible... If only I could go back in time to middle school so I could style my hair differently and learn how to sing... I guess it is more of retrospect-envy than anything.

But for now: James Carville is the man!!!!!!