I don’t
like to say “idol” because I don’t idolize anyone, but there are certain people
that I admire and really appreciate and respect what they've accomplished in
their professional careers. With me being a writer, and attempting my hand at
humor, the people I admire the most are master in their respective fields, at least
as far as I’m concerned anyway.
The first
person I would like to acknowledge would be the late great George Carlin. This
man was a pure comedic genius, and wasn't afraid to speak his mind and call it
the way it was, no matter who he offended. He was a master wordsmith and a very
clever man; he made you think for the funny, he didn't just hand it to you.
The next
person I would like to acknowledge would be the King of all Media, Howard
Stern. He set out to conquer his world, and that is exactly what he did, he took
on all pretenders to the thrown and beat them down like Rodney King. Just like
Carlin he was never afraid to speak his mind and tell people like it was, no
matter who liked it and/or if it would land him in hot water for doing so.
The final
person I would like to acknowledge is the ringmaster Jerry Springer. This man
is an amazing puppet master; he really knows the strings to pull to get people
all riled up and ready to hit a bitch with a chair. Call him a whack job, or
even a fraud, but the bottom line is that he brought in ratings and made him,
and his show, a household name.
I admire
these people because they weren't afraid to go against the grain, they weren't afraid to think outside the box and take what was consider the “norm” and throw
it out the window, without ever looking back and/or the fear of repercussions.
They were all masters in the respective fields and they change the game for all
players, they set the standard.
Now I know
some people may say these three individuals are grotesque and/or vulgar and/or
a blemish on this world, but you know what, they knew what the people wanted
and they gave it to them…gift wrapped with a pretty bow on top. You may not
like them, but you know who they are and what they’re about, I would say that
makes them a success…wouldn't you.
I hope to
one day be as good, well actually better, than these three individuals. I want
to be the person that everyone loves to hate, the person who changes the game
to meet his needs and when all is said and done I want to be the person that
all others want to be like.
MJM

















