Personally, my role models have changed over time, as have I. If I had to say who my first role model was, I would have to say, The Incredible Hulk. He's green (most of the time) and his alter-ego is a genius. I don't think I thought of what The Hulk symbolizes very much, as a four year old boy. I don't know that I have a role model right now, or even any sort of mentor, which is a bit unusual for me as I have been very lucky to have had people who are well-established in their fields, take an interest in me and whatever I was doing. The most consistent role-model for me throughout my life so, has to be my parent's good friend. He makes his living as a consultant by running seminars based on group-building and conflict resolution. He showed me pretty early on that there are many solutions to any problem and that creating the kind of life that one wishes to live, is not only possible, but is worth making the effort to achieve.