Idolization is complex; it encompasses admiration for imperfect historical figures and modern celebrities, challenging the need for perfection in our heroes.
From a chat in Dublin to a visit to Bono's house - they say never meet your heroes, but the night I met Quincy Jones dispels that theory
Meeting your heroes can provide personal insights that deepen admiration rather than diminish it.
Caleb Williams, Matthew Stafford share unique QB perspective, mutual admiration
Caleb Williams admires Matthew Stafford's game control and efficiency as a quarterback, seeing Stafford as a benchmark for excellence in the position.
Five Letters from Seamus Heaney - The Paris Review
The letter from Seamus Heaney to Ted Hughes in 1995 reflects an intense admiration for Hughes' poetry and the emotional depth present in his recent work.
Reading her stories is like watching a virtuoso pianist perform': Alice Munro remembered
Alice Munro's unexpected rise to literary stardom and the enduring admiration from prominent writers.
Teen son of late TV reporter delivers emotional on-air eulogy: 'I'm so lost without you'
The teen son of late entertainment reporter gave an emotional eulogy on air to his father, expressing love, loss, and admiration.
The bond between Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich and Real Madrid's Toni Kroos is strong
Kimmich admires Kroos and emphasizes a desire to beat his team in upcoming matches.
I remember Paul Auster': a tribute by Jonathan Lethem to his friend
Building a friendship with renowned writer Paul Auster led to a sense of kinship, admiration, and mutual respect among peers in the literary world.