The world is full of good people. Noble, selfless, generous people who help the helpless, who continue to push when the world says retreat, who embody the better angels of our nature. This is not a list of those people. This is a list of men and women who, by virtue of skill or character, make us happy — happy that they're among us, happy that they do what they do, happy that they're successful. Each of them possesses exceptional talent, of course, but each also satisfies two special requirements: Would we like to have a drink with this person? And would we trust this person with our puppy?source
There are many more do-gooders, but these particular men and women — because of their talent, achievements, virtue, and two other essential qualifications (having to do with puppies and drinking) — make us happy
Some people on the list:
- Matt Damon
- Robert Downey, Jr. (Sure we can trust him with the puppy. (Okay, trust but verify.))
- Rachel Maddow, MSNBC host
- George Clooney (because he'd probably like you, too.)
- Britney Spears (who knew she was such a fighter?)
- Bill Gates (really, he's much more fun than you think.)
- Prince Charles (also much more fun than you think.)
- Simon Cowell (He's always honest and he's always right, and the world could use more of that.)
- Justin Timberlake (He sings, he dance, he's funny. What more can you ask?)
- Hillary Clinton
- Lisa Simpson (Eight years old and already a model citizen. We think this is how Hillary got her start.)
- Stephen Colbert
- Michael Phelps
- Clive Owen (A good man trapped in the body of a movie star.)
- Sarah Silverman (An anarchist trapped in the body of a nice Jewish girl.)
- Queen Elizabeth
- Bill Clinton
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