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Like most people I guess, I have my own personal favourite people.  People that I admire for what they have done or achieved.  People who I love or lusted after, because I have always fancied them!  Many of my reasons for naming these people are completely irrational.  But then, I do kind of have that mentality to me though...

Carleen Anderson
One time Brand New Heavies fronts woman, and a fine solo artist, Carleen has one of the most amazing soul voices to have ever graced my ears.
David Attenborough
David Attenborough is the UK's greatest ever naturalist.  Like most people, I have learnt so much about nature because of this great man.  He is one of the greatest ever Britons to have ever lived.
Belinda Carlisle
One of the most important artists early on in my life.  I probably wouldn't be the person I am now if it wasn't for me listening to Belinda.  Is that a good or a bad thing though...?  Ha ha!
Sarah Cracknell
Sarah is just the nicest person to front a band.  She's been a favourite of mine since 1991, and long may it stay that way.
Claire Danes
My first introduction to Claire was in the classic teen coming of age drama My So Called Life.  She has this natural innocent charm I just so love about her!
Nichola Dixon
A very very nice girl who presents the weather on our local BBC TV news (but she talks so damn quick - slow down!  There's no rush!)
Kirsten Dunst
Her performance in the film The Virgin Suicides was just the greatest.  Having read the book beforehand, I watched the film with a degree of caution, but both Kirsten and the film were amazing.
Carmen Electra
I guess Carmen is here for purely lustful reasons, but I'm allowed to have my vices, aren't I?
Jane Fonda
By this I mean Jane Fonda as she looked during her heyday in the 1960's that is.  And while she is well old enough to mother, she was just amazing in the films Cat Ballou and Barbarella.
Maya Ford
The bass player from one of my favourite rock bands, The Donnas.  She has my total respect, from one bass player to another.  And she looks amazing too!
Harrison Ford
Star Wars, Indiana Jones... this man was the greatest action hero in my childhood.
Morgan Freeman
Starring in two of my favourite films of all time, Seven and The Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman is just one of those people who commands total respect whenever he appears on the screen.
Deborah Harry
The focal point of one of the most important bands to have ever existed.  A true icon.
Audrey Hepburn
A stunningly beautiful actress who made some of the greatest films I have ever loved.
Nick Hornby
Nick is my favourite book author.  He is somebody who comes up with characters I can really relate to in his books.
Milla Jovovich
A favourite of mine since I first saw a picture of her in 1994!  And her appearance in The Fifth Element was astounding.
Keira Knightley
She was ok in Bend It Like Beckham (I've still not seen King Arthur), but look!  Isn't she so sweet?!
Juliette Lewis
Juliette is an actress I have seemed to have admired from the sidelines for many many years, although she appears to making a very good name for herself as a musician, in her band Juliette And The Licks.
Shaznay Lewis
One quarter of the All Saints, Shaznay was always my favourite of the group.  And I saw her perform on Top Of The Pops once... and she so small and perfectly formed :-)
Harold Lloyd
My childhood memories included watching Harold Lloyd silent movie snippets during the afternoon when I came home from school.
Cerys Matthews
A Welsh lady of the highest pedigree.  A distinctive voice to melt butter, and just an overall important person to me!
Miss Hoolie
Yes... the strangely alluring Miss Hoolie from CBeebies' Balamory.  (Essential viewing by the way!)  There's just something about her hair that I'm inexplicably attracted to... plus she just has this smile on her that makes me smile too!
Bill Oddie
A one time 'Goodie', and now a very accomplished naturist, Bill is instantly recognisable anywhere.  His authoritative down to earth presenting style make him a joy to listen to.
Gary Oldman
Many of the films I love have Gary appearing in them... True Romance, The Fifth Element and Leon to name three.  One of the engaging actors I have ever seen.
Jo O'Meara
A former  member of S Club 7, Jo just makes me go weak at the knees!  (Ok, I think I've said enough...)
Idha Övelius Idha Ovelius
The sweetest voice to have ever come from Sweden.  A truly important person to me, her first album genuinely helped me through a troubled period earlier on in my life.
John Peel
Along with Mark Radcliffe, another very important BBC Radio 1 DJ who made me go out and buy lots of records.  He tragically died in late 2004 - a titanic loss to radio, TV and the media in general.
Liz Phair
A true pioneer of ladies in rock music.  Liz is someone who writes what she thinks, and sings from the heart.
Gail Porter
She's so small!  But she's so cute!  (And has a gorgeous Scottish accent!)
Natalie Portman
An extremely talented and clever actress, Natalie is just the greatest.
Mark Radcliffe
A hugely influential radio DJ in my life.  It's your fault that I spent so much money on records that you played with Lard on your BBC Radio 1 evening show!
Winona Ryder
I love Winona Ryder!  Forever young, just like me ;-) even films like Mermaids were great (even though I know I should hate that kind of film).  Every film she has appeared in has been Winona's to steal (no pun intended!).
Michaela Strachan
I guess this is part childhood thing, as she kinda always looked great to me then... but for some reason I think she's way more gorgeous now.  She has this really ace smile about her that I really love.  In fact, I will watch TV programs because she is in it.
Tank Girl
Yes, really.
Charlotte Uhlenbroek
She's always smiling, so I'm always smiling!  The most beautiful zoologist ever seen on TV!  (And nigh on impossible to find decent pictures of on the net, as my crappy head shot demonstrates!)
Suzanne Vega
True song writing and singing skills are only half the reason why Suzanne is so gorgeous.  It's also her genuine warmness of her voice and the natural charm she imparts towards her audiences that make her so great.