Initially, kids are attracted to Superman as a hero because he can take care of problems and still appear as friendly as your dad.
Neymar has been an idol of mine since childhood. I've always tried to mirror myself in the way he plays, and I've also tried imitating some of his haircuts.
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
Steven Spielberg was my childhood hero.
My biggest hero when I was a kid was Will Smith. I used to watch 'Fresh Prince,' and I was a huge fan of his albums. I bought all of his albums when I was a kid. Now, he is the biggest movie star in the world.
One of the defining moments in my life was when I had the privilege to speak to him over the phone. I couldn't say anything - I was tongue tied. I just cried out of sheer happiness. That day I made a promise to myself; One day I will play for Sachin's team- I'll play for team India.
I was fascinated by Harry Gilmer and wanted to learn to throw the ball just like him.
I grew up the No. 1 Michael Jordan fan on Earth. I was from the Philadelphia area and Jordan was king.
I was impressed all my life. Because of the Montreal Canadiens' past, it means a lot because it was a team I cherished as a kid. It was my dream playing for the Montreal Canadiens - it was my dad's team.
Animals were my passion from even before I could speak apparently. When I was about 10, 11 I fell in love with Tarzan.
My favorite was Jeff Gordon. I just followed him growing up because I started watching racing when he came on the scene.
I worshiped Judd Nelson in 'The Breakfast Club' growing up. I must've seen that movie 100 times.
When I was a teenager, my idol was the Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff. He's the only person I've ever asked for an autograph.
When I was a kid I really loved Humphrey Bogart. But when I was in theater school, Robert DeNiro was my go-to guy.
Besides my father, who used to be a footballer at the local level, it is Messi for whom I started to play football.
I've always been a big-time Scottie Pippen fan. That was my guy growing up!
Peyton Manning's been my guy since the sixth grade. My cousin bought me a Tennessee Volunteers No. 16 jersey. He's been my guy since then.
Magic Johnson was my favorite player growing up.
My favorite player growing up was Wayne Chrebet, and the day I met him was one of the best days of my life. It's something I'll never forget, no matter who your role models are, no matter who you look up to.
Working with Sylvester Stallone is beyond a 'pinch yourself' moment. I remember growing up watching his films.
When I was a kid, I think I wanted to be Arnold Schwarzenegger.
I'm still a huge Yankees fan. Growing up, Jeter was my guy, but Bernie Williams was my favorite player.
I used to watch Monte Irvin play when I was a kid. I idolized him. I used to wait in front of the ballpark just for him to pass by so I could see him.
My favorite player, growing up, was David Robinson. He was really the first person that I actually knew about and actually watched.
I grew up - obviously I'm from Philly, where Kobe is from, so we grew up idolizing Kobe. He meant everything to us.
