People I'd love to meet
www.mckellen.com
The official website of Sir Ian McKellen - probably the leading actor of his generation (Gods and Monsters still stands out in my mind as some of the finest acting of the last 10-15 years), and a leading gay rights campaigner (Ian has strong links to Stonewall, a site I have previously listed here) - this is the person in the world I would most like to meet.
www.knuttel.com
This is the website of artist Graham Knuttel, and gives some interesting insights into the man behind those strikingly colourful images we see so regularly (think back to those billboard ads for the BMW 5 series a few years ago). I only heard of his tapestry work on this site, and must confess to having developed a burning desire to see these in the flesh as a direct result! Definitely one of the most important artists of his generation, and mine!
www.remhq.com
One of the people I have wanted to meet since I first became aware of music is Michael Stipe. Unfortunately, I have been unable to locate an official website for him, but this is the bands site, giving loads of details on touring, recording etc. etc.
www.yo-yoma.com
The greatest classical musician I have ever heard play (someday I would love to hear him live), and the man who made me fall in love with the cello's haunting tones - Yo-Yo Ma, I salute you!!
www.microsoft.com/billgates
How can anyone possibly pretend not to admire the second richest man in the world (I believe he was recently overtaken by the founder of Ikea, whose name currently eludes me). Also, his devotion to various charities remains outstanding (it is rumoured that his kids stand to inherit only $10Mn each, with the rest of his vast estate going to charity)



- posted by Neil Ward @ 12:24 PM