Eric Baker

Me, myself, and I. :P

As a kid, I never really had anyone to look up to besides comic book artists and writers. Now-a-days I think I have a few guitar heroes and favorite bands who are damn good at creating great music with powerful lyrics. Music is a godsend.

As I have reflected on my past and the people involved, in a way I see my mom as a hero. Why?, as some of you, who know me very well, may ask. It takes a very strong individual to deal with all the bullshit that she has had to deal with. I am in that type of position in some ways, so I can understand and relate to what she's been through. Hundreds of miles away and she has been there for me more than those who were only a few feet away, but there is also only so much one can do with such a great distance between them.

Brian Warner (a.k.a. Marilyn Manson): On different levels, a great number of us can relate to him. The music and lyrics only skim the surface, get inside his head (like in the interview with Nicole Powers) and there is a much clearer picture and understanding. This is why he has went from not just being a musical influence for me, but now he is also a "hero".