Who's your role model?

We all have people we look up to and admire, but who are your role models?

Has Barack Obama's battle against the odds to be elected America's first black president inspired you?

Or do the achievements of sporting stars like F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton or tennis ace Andy Murray help you believe anything is possible?

Maybe you'd love to achieve the sort of success of best-selling author JK Rowling, or singer Leona Lewis? Or have you got a friend who you think's a much better role model than any celeb?

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"The Jonas brothers and Miley Cyrus."

Lucy, 13, Hertford, England

"All the X Factor finalists, because they are doing really well with their Hero song and they've raised loads of money for the Help the Heroes charity. Well done!"

Ralph, 8, Kent, England

"THE JONAS BROTHERS ALL THE WAY!!!! They are so cool and they work so hard on their music! I also really admire a musician called Damien Rice, his tracks are amazing! I hope to make it big in the drumming world and even though my role models aren't drummers, they still are big influences in my life."

Sammie, 12, London, England

"I have 3 role models; one is Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance because even though he's had a tough time in the past he's made a great band. The second is Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden, who is also a great rock singer, and third is Steve Harris from Iron Maiden, I want to be a bassist like him."

Olivia, 12, Worthing, England

"I have four role models - David Tennant, Billy Piper, Emma Brown and my best friend, Kerry."

Ellen, 13, Liverpool, England

"My role model is Rebbeca Adlington because I want to be an Olympic swimmer as well."

Anna, 9, Warwick, England

"I think Demi Lovato is a really cool role model, she shows how much you can do at the age of 16! She rocks!"

Vanessa, 12, London, UK

"Cheryl Cole. She's a great role model. She's brilliant on the X Factor and always gives people second chances."

Cassie, 11, Newcastle, England

"My role model is Pink!! I love her style, and her singing and she has a strong personality."

Lindsay, 11, Cambletown, Scotland

"My role model is Leona Lewis. She shows dreams can come true and it makes you think one day you could be as big as them in the charts."

Rebecca, 13, Exeter, UK

"Jacqueline Wilson is MY role model because when I grow up I want to be an author. Writing is my passion!"

Olivia, 9, Basingstoke, England

"Agyness Deyn. She has a incredible unique style which I love."

Evie, 12, Leeds, England

"I like Keira Knightley because I want to be an actress when I'm older."

Marianne, 10, Tavistock, England

"Wow, this will sound so tweenish, but read on! Nick Jonas is my role model. I try to be a female version of what he is. He is a gentleman and lives by values. He is also an amazing songwriter and as I myself hope to one day sing professionally, he is a massive influence."

Louise, 13, Warrington, England

"JK Rowling, Barak Obama, Paula Radcliffe and my parents."

Lindsay, 12, Morpeth, Newcastle

"My role model are the people fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are brave and it's unfortunate that some people prefer Miley Cyrus to those who die in their efforts to help their country."

Emily, 12, Broadstone, UK

"I've got a teacher who's a great role model for me. He's better than any celebs coz I actually know him and see him three times a week. "

Zoe, 14, UK

"ABBA are mine and one of my best friend's role models, because they have inspired us to sing, even at school."

Bea, 8, London

"I love Motzart, we are currently doing about him at my boarding school and he is wicked. He is such a good musician and really did make a difference to the world with his music."

Harry, 14, London, England

"Will Smith and My dad are my role models. Will Smith because he is a very successful actor and my dad because he is everything i should aim to be."

Harry, 12, Solihull, England

"My role model is my big brother Ryan because he is out in Iraq fighting for us right now! I am also a big fan of Cheryl Cole and I hope to be a big singer like her one day."

Johnny, 9, London, England

"Anne Frank, my parents and siblings, Barack Obama."

Lilli, 12, USA

"My role model is pink because she is a really great singer and is a great role model."

Emma, 12, Bude, England

"Mine has to be Beyonce!!! she has got a great career and she's an excellent dancer!!I WANT TO BE LIKE HER!!"

Beyonce, 12, Birmingham, England

"I think Leona Lewis is a brill role model because she shows dreams can begin small and grow to reality."

Charlotte, 9, Birmingham, England

"My role models are my friends. I think big stars aren't good role models because they just rich and can either really good at sports, or have a good voice! I think Lewis Hamilton is a good role model though."

Monica, 12, London, England

"My role model is Miley Cyrus, because she teaches everybody to follow their dream and that's the advice i have taken..."

Chelsie, 14, Bath, England

"My role model is JK Rowling because she is magical!"

Emily, 6, Sunderland, England

"My role model is Tom Daley because he is only 13 and got to go to the Olympics, which makes me want to be a swimmer even more!"

Fiona, 11, Bristol, England

"My role models are Lewis Hamilton and Leona Lewis. Leona is a great singer and Lewis is a fantastic racing driver."

Danielle, 11, Taunton, England

"Hayden Panetierre is my role model because she doesn't let fame get to her head and she is a great actress who does loads for charity!!!"

Kerry, 13, Glossop, England

"I have a lot of role models, but my main role model is Kylie Minogue, because she has shown that everyone can be a survivor."

Bethany, 11, Leyland, England

"My role model used to be Steve Irwin, because he was so great with animals. Now it is Rihanna as I love her music and what she has done with her life. I also like Pink's unique personality!"

Katie, Adelaide, Australia

"My role model is my uncle because like me, he is deaf but he is a really great person."

Daniel, 14, London, England

"No-one is my role model, I do what i feel like doing."

Catie, 11, Newcastle, Northern Ireland

"My idol is Leona Lewis, because she used to work as a waitress and now she's one of the most popular singers in America."

Holly, 12, Skelmersdale, England

"I admire Dakota Blue Richards, because I think she is a good actress and I would like to be one too. Other people I admire are all the HSM people for being successful at a young age, and I admire Barack Obama."

Clare, 12, Teddington, England

"My role model is Kelly Smith, because she shows that girls can be as good as boys at football. Anything's possible!!:]"

Fiona, 10, England

"Carole King is my role model as she as a beautiful voice and a great imagination."

Emily, 14, Cambridge, England

"My role model is Lewis Hamilton, because he is so young and he deserved to win the world championship. He is the best driver and I hope that he continues to get us more awards in driving. I am proud to be British."

Ben, 11, Aylesbury, England

"President Obama is gong to be a great leader, as he had good speeches and made me think that if he can do it anyone can do it. He is the first black president and he will help people. I also think he won't let people down. England needs someone ike him, who will stop racism. Go President Obama!!!!!!!"

Neha, 11, England

"No offence or any thing but 'Cheryl Cole' and 'Rihanna' don't really do any thing except sing (they don't even write their own music!). We should be looking at people like Motzart and Picasso who contributed to the world!"

Luke, 10, Belfast, England

"My role model is my dad because he's helped me so much and not pushed me to do work I can't do!"

Nirali, 9, Walsall, England

"I love Miley Cyrus. I LOVE her REAL name (Destiny Hope Cyrus) and although she has made her mistakes, she is still a nice person."

Megan, 9, Dundee, Scotland

"My role model is David Tennant because he's a great actor and I want to be an actor too!"

Rob, 10, Carnforth, England

"Abigail Breslin is my role model, she my only be a few years older than me but she is great actress and has done lots for herself."

Louise, 12, Cheshire, England

"My role model is Jaqueline Wilson! She's a fabbie writer:)!"

Emma, 11, Bower, Scotland

"Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama, Pink! and Jacqueline Wilson!!!"

Alice, 11, London, England

"My role model is RIHANNA - she is pretty and I believe she can do anything in her life and she is a strong person and she makes great music!"

Banshi, 12, Leicester, England

"My role model is Cheryl Cole because she is the best singer ever, my teacher looks a bit like her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Meggie, 11, Lincolnshire, England

"I absolutely love Ashley Tisdale, she rocks! Generally I love Cheryl Cole. She is never afraid to show her emotions and is kind and caring to everyone she meets! I can't wait to meet her one day!!!!!!!!!"

Lucy, 8, Croydon, England

"Barack Obama is one of my role models because he has defied all the odds and achieved what most people thought was impossible by becoming the first black President of the United States of America. John Cena is my other role model because even though some people put him down, he always fights back and is always successful."

Harry, 14, Newcastle, England

"I don't really have one role model... I take the good qualities from all different people!!"

Emma, 15, Chatham, England

"I LOVE Pink's songs, they are so cool. My favourite song is So What."

Tara, 12, Minehead, England

"My role models are Cheryl Cole, Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Ashley Tisdale and the HSM cast and McFly because I all love them all more than anything in the world."

Emma, 10, Dublin, Ireland

"Zara Phillips because she is a great horse rider."

Anna, 11, Sheffield, England

"Our role models are Barack Obama and Ray Gravell. We like Barack Obama because he is the first black President and we like Gravell because he played rugby for our country!!!!!!!! Wooooooohooooo!!!!!!!"

Year 6, Rhondda, Wales

"My role model would have to be Kelly Holmes because she's achieved so much and has shown me that you have to work hard to get what you want."

Poppy, 14, Hull, England

"My role models are my mum and my dad because they have helped me through all my exams and have always been there for me!"

Alice, 11, Stockport, England

"My role model is George Sampson because he made his dream come true after trying really hard."

Mells, 13, Surrey, England

"Pink is my role model because she is a great singer and I like her strong personality."

Toni, 12, Warrington, England

"My role model is my dad because even though he has lots to do he always makes time for me. I want to be like him."

Joshua, 12, Norfolk, England

"My role model is Leonardo DiCaprio because he is a great actor."

Jake, 11, Warrington, England

"JK Rowling is my role model, because I want to be an author. I think she's such an amazing women, how she went from single mum, to millionaire. And her books are incredible!"

Alice, 14, Worcestershire, England

"My role model is Brenda Song. She is a great actress and she is someone I really look up to."

Skye, 12

"My role models are McFly. They write their own music and play instruments, not like other bands who get everything done for them!"

Carly, 14, Scotland

"Kelly Osbourne, as she just dresses how she feels."

Abi, 12, Reading, England

"My role model is Cheryl Cole because she's a great singer and she is really kind. She has had some trouble recently but she has got through it."

Olivia, 14, England

"My mum because she is much better than any old celebrity, and she loves me."

Emma, 11, USA

"My role models are my friends because they always help me when I'm down or need help."

Sophie, 12, England

"Daniel Radcliffe is my role model because I am dyslexic and dyspraxic, and he inspires me because he overcame his dyspraxia."

Nathan, 12, UK

"My role model is Bill Kaulitz from Tokio Hotel. The whole group, and especially Bill, has worked so hard to make their music big all over the world as well as from their home town, Magdeburg in Germany."

Mandy, 13, Swansea, Wales

"My role model is Kate Moss because she is so successful and I want to be a model just like her!"

Sophia, 12, Bristol, England

"Mine is Cheryl Cole because she tells a story in her beautiful face. Her story is 'I know I am famous but it's OK to get emotional.' I admire her as well as Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and Fergie."

Lucy, 9, London, England

"My role model is between Hayley Williams and Patrick Stump. Patrick is so amazing; he's so talented, and doesn't let the fact that he is larger then the average band frontman get him down. But it's important to have a female role model for a girl my age, and Hayley Williams is mine. She's so naturally pretty, doesn't care about blending in and doesn't give in to the general Hollywood look or lifestyle."

Stephanie, 13

"My role model is Todd Lasance. He is Australian and a great actor and I would like to be on Home and Away like him one day."

Lindsey, 14, Hertfordshire, England

"My role model is Nick Jonas. He is brilliant at the guitar plus he is a great singer."

Oliver, 9, England

"Miley Cyrus is my role model because she makes mistakes and fixes them and she is the best person in the world. I love her music and her acting skills; she makes me want me to follow my dream even more."

Joanna, 14, England

"My role model is... Dakota Blue Richards. She is a great actress and has inspired me. Also, Michael J Fox because he has earned loads of money for charity even though he has Parkinson's disease."

Robyn, 13, Spain

"My role model is Usain Bolt because he believes in taking part, not just winning."

Ben, 11, Crawley, England

"Victoria Pendleton is my role model because she is amazing at cycling and I want to be as good as her one day."

Lucii, 11, Solihull, England

"My role model is Matt Bellamy, frontman of Muse. An exceptional guitarist and pianist and I am trying hard to learn both."

Adam, 12, Swansea, Wales

"I don't have a role model. I just be myself and don't copy anyone."

Sophie, 11, High Wycombe, England

"My role models are the soldiers who fight. I can't imagine how anyone can be as brave and courageous as they are. They are inspiring because they are not forced to do it and I can't imagine that any job would be as rewarding as this either."

Abbie, 13, Oxford, England

"My role model is Jacqueline Wilson because we both love writing stories."

Laura, 11, Wolverhampton, England

"Simon Cowell is my role model! He is the best, and he is right in anything he does! I also love Sir Alan Sugar because he is just amazing. And I want to do those sorts of jobs, when I am older."

Bianca, 12, England

"Vanessa Hudgens is a brill role model. She's made the most of her life and is absolutely fabulous in HSM, HSM2 and HSM3. Miley and Vanessa rock!!! But really my main role models may be Miley and Vanessa but my friends are the ones who I know in person and they're who inspire me because I know what's inside of them."

Hannah, 11, Wiltshire, England

"My role model is Barack Obama. He helped us all believe again."

Vici, 12, Scotland

"My role model is Nelson Mandela because he fought for what he believed in."

Catherine, 11, Ireland

"My role models are Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher!"

Georgia, 11, Cambridge, England

"My role model is Leona Lewis because she is an amazing singer and she respects little kids."

Sophie, 10, England

"Even though I'm not black or American my role model is Barack Obama. He proves you can do anything if you put your mind to it."

Emma, 10, Lincolnshire, England

"My role models are Leona Lewis, because she's my favourite singer, JK Rowling because she's a great author, and my mum because she's a really good author and is trying to get a book published."

Lauren, 11, Cardiff, Wales

"I don't really know. It sounds like an easy question, but I actually find it really difficult to answer, because there are so many amazing people out there. But I actually think my Gran, because she is energetic and she is cheerful and chatty and she never gives up. I don't really know how she copes now because sadly, my Granddad died in August, but she always stays strong and she is an amazing person."

Eliza, 10, London, England

"My role model is Michaela Strachan because she looks after animals and she really likes doing that!"

Philippa, 9, Hertfordshire, England

"My role model is Cesc Fabregas!"

Dalraj, 10, Walsall, England

"Even though I'm not black, nor American, my role model is Barack Obama. He proves you can do anything if you put your mind to it."

Emma, 12, Lincolnshire, England

"My role model is Frank Lampard because he believes he can score and he does."

David, 8, London, England

"My role model is Billie Piper because she went through a lot when she was young and yet she still came through. She's a great person."

Fillipa, 13, Leeds, England

"My role model is Audrey Hepburn because she was a beautiful actress who also had class and she is someone I really look up to."

Loren, 12, Scotland

"My role model is George Sampson because he has done so well in a matter of months. I want to be just like him, but a girl."

Yasmin, 12, Rugby, England

"I can't believe this!! I'm the first person to say this on here. VANESSA HUDGENS is my TOP role model and idol! I love her so much. She is beautiful, has an amazing singing voice, and can act as well. Vanessa is so amazing, I love her!"

Flora, 13, Warwickshire, England

"I've always been inspired by Nelson Mandela. He is an extraordinary man and is definitely going to be remembered in years to come!"

Rebecca, 13, Kent, England

"My big sister Camryn is my role model. She's a lot older than me (she's nearly 16 and I'm 7) but she helps me out a lot."

Maddison, 7, LA, America

"Barack Obama is my role model because he teaches people to reach their goal in life."

Libby, 12, Lewisham, England

"Miley Cyrus is my idol and so is Ashley Tisdale. They are both really talented and they have inspired me to pursue my dream to be an actress."

Sophie, 14, Peterborough, England

"I only have two role models. Tom Hanks and my dad!"

Jessy, 13, Lancaster, England

"My role models are all the people who went to war in World War 1. They must have had so much courage to go and fight for their country and so that is why they are all my role models; also my grandpa was an engineer in the World War 2 so he is also my role model."

Izzy, 13, North Yorkshire, England

"My role models are my mum and dad. They teach us right and wrong and always support us and love us!"

Elizabeth, 12, Murcia, Spain

"My role model is Princess Diana because she was a lovely person and showed that not all famous people are bad."

Alanis, 12, Lancashire, England

"My role model is Muhammad Ali, because he stuck to what he believed in!"

Harmony, 13, London, England

"My role model is Lewis Hamilton."

Charlotte, 13, Leicestershire, England

"My role model has to be Hillary Clinton as she is a great senator and lawyer and she should of won the election and not Obama. I also admire Monty Panesar, England's spin bowler. I also find Lucinda Ledgerwood from the Apprentice a great role model due to her great participation in the show."

Jamie, 11, Brighton, England

"Steven Gerrard because he is the best player in the world."

Daniel, 11, Essex, England

"My role model is Ronaldo."

Gem, 12, Leicester, England

"My role model is Slash from Guns 'n' Roses and Velvet Revolver. I think he is the best guitarist ever."

Ryan, 12, Liverpool, England

"My role model is Leona Lewis, I think she's an AMAZING SINGER! I've always wanted to be a singer! LEONA ROCKS!!!!"

India, 9, Leicester, England

"My role model is Avril Lavigne, because of her fashion sense and music! MILEY CYRUS ROCKS TOO!"

Jessie, 10, Brighton, England

"My role model is Ashley Tisdale. I love everything about her and I want to follow her lead in theatre and acting when I am older."

Alison, 13, Yeovil, England

"Johnny Depp is my role model, he's an amazing actor, he can sing and he is good looking."

Hannah, 13, Manchester, England

"I like Leona Lewis, I think her songs are fab."

Hollie, 9, Port Talbot, Wales

"Danni Minogue and Leona Lewis."

Georgia, 9, Kent, England

"My role model is Miley Cyrus."

Beth, 13, Leeds, England

"My role model is Barack because he has shown any race can be President."

Luke, 12, Coventry, England

"Runy Walsh and Tony McCoy are my role models, they are both genuine sporting faces and I would like to be like either of them....They always seem so nice and polite, Walsh is even gracious in defeat. McCoy just seems like an all round nice guy, being champion jockey 12 times should have made him big headed and look down on others but it has not... "

Chloe, 12, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

"Mary-Kate Olsen is my role model. I think she's amazing - growing away from her sister and going into fashion design."

Emma, 12, Newcastle, England

"JK Rowling is my role model because she writes books and never gives up."

Ellie, 12, Essex, England

"Barack Obama and JK Rowling are my idols."

Amina, 13, Wrexham, Wales

"My role model is Miley Cyrus, she rocks, but she doesn't just rock, she rolls!"

Emily, 10, Liverpool, England

"My role model is Geoffrey Thompson. He's a world marathon runner and an inspiration to myself and to others."

Gideon, 9, Leeds, England

"I think my role model has to be Leona Lewis because I think that she is so good as a singer and she should be a good role model."

Alex, 13, Perth, Scotland

"JK Rowling is really inspiring and so is Barack Obama because he has helped me believe that you can do anything, regardless of skin colour and nationality."

Roxanne, 11, Reading, England

"Lewis Hamilton and Paul Scholes are my two role models. They rule and they are heroes."

Liam, 13, Coventry, England

"JK Rowling is an amazing and inspiring woman, so my role model is definitely her."

Cherri, 13, Liverpool, England

"Well I am a big fan of Leona Lewis, but out of those I am going for Barack Obama because he is the first black President of America. It's amazing he actually made history."

Cerys, 9, Leicestershire, England

"My role model is Lewis Hamilton."

Liam, 7, Warwickshire, England

"Andy Murray is mine."

Robert, 8, Tamworth, England

"Barack Obama is my role model because he wants people to live in peace and he wants people to be happy. I like that."

Sarah, 11, Basel, Switzerland

"I think that most politicians and singers make bad role models and usually authors make good ones. However, I think that Obama is a fantastic role model (and he will be a great President!) And he will continue to be a great role model!

Matt, 14, Leicester, England