Who Is Cool To You ?

[Von Smallhausen]

It can be anyone, factual or fictional. There are quite a few to me but I will post just these for now.

My no 1 Mr Cool is Muhammad Ali. He is my all time hero and for what I hope are obvious reasons. Here he is showing Cleveland Williams who's boss in 1966. This was probably the most complete show of skill ever seen by a heavyweight. Ali at his absolute prime here, aged 24.

Also, the one below may not ring true to anyone who doesn't watch the Sopranos', which is probably my favourite TV show. This is Federico Castellucio, who plays Tony Soprano's main enforcer Furio. Cool as you like.

 

[Chronos-X]

 

[MJ]

Obviously

then him and his music, now just his music.

 

[PardonTheWait]

John Cusack

I don't know why.. he makes every character he plays incredibly cool even though half of them are Mr Average, or a total geek. Something about him I just find very cool.
Definitely one of my favourite actors.

Tim Armstrong

Coolest dude ever
He's got an awesome attitude, and he can write amazing songs. Heartfelt lyrics, good stories.. all sorts.

 

[Luseac]

And

 

[nikebee]

Daniel Johns, after all he has gone through in his life... he's a true inspiration to me and my hero/idol.
His music speaks to me far better than any person can.

Layne Staley (RIP)
such a tallented song writer, some beautiful songs crafted by a great vision... a huge shame that he is no longer with us.

 

[fozzybear]

My hero as a child. Lee Majors, star of The Fall Guy and The Six Million Dollar Man. One cool dude!

 

[Kerplunk]

For me

 

[Ken]

Ryo Ishibashi in one of my favourite films, Suicide Circle. Also stars in Brother and Audition.

Tadanobu Asano in Zatoichi...

One and only Takeshi Kitano...

 

[Chronos-X]

 

[Cybermyk]

Robert Fripp my favourite musician, pictured here with his wife Toyah.

Good 'ol Johnny, if only everyone was as nice as him.

 

[jegz]

Lynn strait! - lead singer of snot!
Jimi hendrix!
Harvey Keitell <sp>
howard marks "Mr Nice"
The Krays! .....the list goes on..... + any boxing/martial arts legends such as Mohammed Ali and bruce lee..Geoff Thompson...Maurice Teague....Bob Breen.........I could go on forever!

 

[PardonTheWait]

I can't believe I forgot Beat!

Damnit!

He's actually cooler than both the guys I mentioned I think. Absolute legend.

You've got good taste, Ken

Look ooooo

 

[fieldy]

Ryo Ishibashi in one of my favourite films, Suicide Circle. Also stars in Brother and Audition.

Tadanobu Asano in Zatoichi...

One and only Takeshi Kitano...

quoted for truth oh and the following:
Bill Murray
Jin (samurai champloo)
Larry david

 

[Dace]

You don't get much cooler than this...

"I'm Winston Wolf. I solve problems"

 

[Burbleflop]

Robert Fripp my favourite musician, pictured here with his wife Toyah.

Good call. I saw him a couple of times last year doing Soundscapes when he was supporting Porcupine Tree. It sucked that he got such a bad reaction in some places but I guess the crowd we in a rocky mood.

I thoroughly enjoyed his sets.

 

[fieldy]

You don't get much cooler than this...

"I'm Winston Wolf. I solve problems"

Holy carp how did I forget him, he is a legend

 

[Tru]

Tom Weir

He spent a few years in the 70's and 80's walking around rural Scotland with a camera crew in tow. His gait was a sure as a mountain goat and his trademark red beanie was years ahead of it's time.

His programs are still repeated on Scottish TV in the early hours of the morning, pulling in a 30% audience share, perfect for when you roll in messed up and in need of a handle on reality.

He won the Scottish Television 'Personality of the Year Award' in 1978.

 

[Ken]

snip

I bought Zatoichi from an online store and then the collector's edition you have right there came out here a few weeks later. Gutted!

 

[Pebbles]

Lenny...he oooooozes cool!