My heroes – people like Woody Allen – were stand-up comedians. Therefore, I always felt I should give it a go. – Stephen Merchant
When I was around 12, my heroes were Cindy Sherman and Bob Dylan and Samuel Westing from the kids’ novel ‘The Westing Game’. – Tavi Gevinson
It is surely no coincidence that Napoleon’s two greatest heroes were Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. In certain respects, he would outdo them both. – Saul David
A weak, insecure nation needs sporting heroes, players larger than life on the cricketing field, who can transcend the limitations of their country and team. – Shashi Tharoor