I hate about 20% of the world's population and dislike another 70%, so my idols are few. They are people who I think excel at what they do, believe in the ability to succeed and evoke some kind of emotions from their respective audiences. These two ladies have inspired me in so many ways. Just by being, they have taught my valuable life lessons. This is my feeble attempt to give them their due. The athlete: Monica Seles The singer/songwriter: Dar Williams The activist: Rigoberta Menchú (in Spanish) letters | home