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Who's Our Hero ???

WHO'S YOUR HERO? One of those strange newspaper stories told of a 19-year-old woman Who had been charged in Los Angeles with two counts of Trespassing -- after sneaking into the home of actor Brad Pitt and trying on his clothes. I suppose we have different ways of adoring our heroes.. But who are our real heroes? I was given a little quiz recently. See how well you do: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name five Olympic gold medalists. Name the last five winners of your national beauty contest. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Name the last half-dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and Actress. Name the last decade's national or world champions in your favorite Sport. These people, of course, are the best in their fields. But fame is Fleeting and outstanding performance is too soon forgotten. Now try another quiz: List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult ...