Since today is the 4th of July I thought I would show my Appreciation to the land of the free. America has a huge impact on Irish culture and there are some American Citizens I am thankful the great country shared them with us. Here is a list of Americans that I have love and admiration for. God Bless America and Happy 4th of July!
Bill Clinton: This man is one of my all time heros. I myself am a History lover and this man helped shaped Modern Northern Ireland, he gave his time and wisdom to help stop all the chaos that was happening up North, for that the Irish are extremely grateful and we haven't forgotten it, and I don't think we ever will. I also think the man has been the coolest president ever and I think he did a very good job leading his people.
Ralph Lauren: This man is my all time favorite designer. I have been warning his clothes since I was 10 years old and they always made me feel confident and pretty. I love how he is a self made man and has never lost his touch. I admire him as a fashion lover and a future business woman (hopefully anyway). He is amazing what he does and he has never let fashion lovers down
Britney Spears: I remember being 4 years old and dancing around my living room to my Baby One More Time Tape Set (back when I was a kid CD's weren't even invented let alone iPods). I have loved this woman and her music even since she first came on the music scene. I have been a massive fan of her work and she is my childhood hero. She may have had a breakdown and lost her way for a bit, but she has had the most successful comeback in history and no one can argue, she is a part of pop music history.
Leo DiCaprio: This man amazes me. I love watching him on screen, He just blows me away with his performances. I think he is the best actor of his generation and I think its such a shame he has not received an Oscar for his efforts. I have seen nearly everyone of his movies and I think he is one of the greatest actors Hollywood has ever produced.
Marilyn Monroe: I have always had such a fascination with this women. I think she is the epitome of sexy and I think they way she is still so famous and loved, even after being gone for 50 years, shows how much of an icon she really is. To me she is utterly fabulous.
Abraham Lincoln: This man is a true American hero. He abolished slavery and in my view, was a President who really wanted to move America forward, instead of keeping it the same way, which to me shows vision and bravery. One of his quotes is one I live by "Whatever You Are, Be A Good One."
Steve Jobs: This man changed our world. He started the company that many of us could not imagine the world without and even when he was kicked out of Apple he came back and made it bigger than ever. His passing shocked and saddened the world and his legacy will live on through the company and Apple users. The fact that most people found out about his death on a device he created is a testament to the genius and to the innovator he was. We owe so much to this man and I know I am thankful that he made our lives that little bit easier through his genius.
Barack Obama: I have supported Obama since the he was running for the Democratic Nomination against Hillary Clinton. I have always thought he was charismatic, smart and articulate. When he won in 2008 I was so happy and when he was re elected he proved his critics wrong by saying he would be a 1 term President. He has done a lot for America, making healthcare more accessible, supported Gay Marriage and filed briefs urging the supreme court to strike down DOMA and started a military Operation to find America's Enemy. He has also been very gracious about my country, and the Irish return the favour.
Will Smith: I love this man, I think he is a great actor and is still as good as he was in Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
He can sing, rap, act and he is great husband and father. He has got the charm and charisma money can't. buy. I love how even though Fresh Prince has been off the air for nearly 20 year he still gets loves talking about it. Most actors would prefer to talk about current projects and not want to discuss their former roles, but he embraces it and everyone who has seen the Graham Norton Performances knows, he is still fantastic at that theme tune, all together now, "Now this is story all about how my..."
Michael Jackson: This is a legend and it was a huge loss when he passed, his music is timeless and I think he was one of the greatest performers that ever lived. He is controversial and a talking point but you can't take away from the fact that his music was amazing and he loved his children dearly. People say he is not their biological father but he raised them, loved them and supported them and That is a father, biological or not. He is great loss to the entertainment world and went way before his time.
