Most Influential Person. . .

Why not put a person on your list that has influenced and taught unknown millions (or billions) of people about hope, courage, and success. A person who gently and quietly challenged and changed the sterotypical comfort levels of the majority rule of her day and is still influencing many today as well?Helen Keller forever changed how society views the handicaped and disabled. She was an individual in spite of her physical problems from birth. Very few people can tell you exactly what Newton did, or Galalio, or Einstein beyond a general description. But people know the story of Helen Keller.I just wanted to put a plug in for the quiet changers of society. They're really hard to find.edit: to fix for clarity.[This message has been edited by Azure Moon, 02-17-2004]

How about the illusive Deep Throat? One other non-named person has ever had the notariety that Deep Throat has and that's Jack the Ripper.There's a lot to be said for mystery celebrities.

Deep Throat brought down a president and instilled the phrase "government corruption" into all levels of society. Corruption finally got forced out of the closet, if you will. Average Joe American knew what was going on, but had no 'proof'. The young scamps in this forum may not realize the level of corruption exposed during Nixon was scandelous then.Mystery celebrity an oxymoron?No. Both Deep Throat and Jack the Ripper have established their places in history without a name, face, or birth certificate or 5 minutes on Larry King. But wouldn't the whole world just love to finally get proof of the real identity and full story.Can I think of a real life, modern day mystery celebrity? Hummm. How about Deep Throat or Jack the Ripper.