People, known and unknown, who have influenced my personal or professional life
William K. Zinsser (writing, editing), Rudolf Flesch (writing), Audrey Toptani (first-class professional editing), Herbert Herzmann (academic rigour, Austrian history and culture), Garr Reynolds (authenticity, and a zen approach to presenting written and visual material), Michael D. Higgins (authenticity, fairness, social justice), Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx (humour, life), Mahmoud Chreih (romanticism, clear thinking, the importance of being kind), Christopher Hitchens (elegance of expression, independence of thought), Edwin Rabbitte O.F.M. (clear thinking), Ned Kelly (artistic transcendence), Phil Noone “Sister Immaculata” (kindness, intellectual curiosity, awareness of the beauty of nature), Máirín Loftus (née Prendergast) (friendship, generosity), Carol Waites (eternal optimism, friendship), Norbert Zrust (importance of giving clear instructions), Mika Vepsäläinen (friendship, decentness, professionalism), Josie O’Brien (perseverence, optimism).
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