TIME: Talkback

Talkback

Now it's your turn: Who is on your list?

This week, TIME presents the TIME 100—our list of the 100 most influential people in the world today. The names span politics, business, the arts, science and more. With so many different fields and individuals to choose from, we want to know who you would pick. Tell us below and also give your thoughts on our list:
• Who is hot and who is not this year?
• Who should we have included but didn't?
• List your own top 5 names of 2007

Submit your comment

Posted by Traci in Kansas City
Hillary Clinton Tiger Woods Larry King Bono U2 Larry the cable guy

Posted by Kelsey Cody in Davis, CA
Having almost single handedly elevated universal health care, poverty, the attrition of the middle class and the need for a rigorous, comprehensive response to global warming and environmental issues to the forefront of American politics, I am shocked that John Edwards is not even on the list of most influential people in the world today. He might not technically be in the race anymore, but the issues he championed are now central to our national debate, and may very well set the agenda of our next president.

Posted by Larry in
God Jesus Ron Paul John Edwards Hillary

Posted by Lilia Ortega in Panama, city, Panama
I would say that Hillary Clinton is the most influential person because she has Also transcended the stigma women have in politics. She is the first woman that I can remember with the skills usually attributed to men (organization, strength and specificity on issues) to be close enough to the presidency of the most powerful nation of the free world. Her candidacy transcends stereotypes and goes way beyond the fact that she was a president's spouse. She has proven, in fact, that she is more effective without him than with him. She has prevailed even when everything has been stacked against her. For so many in the world she is an example, whether she "succeeds" or not.

Posted by Cliff Walden in Esperance
Al Gore 100%

Posted by Lawrence in Atlanta
Of course Barack Obama, no candidate have reach and engaged so many Americans to participate in the democratic process and moved so many people around the globe towards a better more united World.

Posted by Marc Onigman in Lincoln, Mass.
Watts Wacker is so far into the future that you folks missed him altogether.

Posted by Your Name in fd
Your comment

Posted by Richard Hackker in CA
Agreed, Hillary Clinton is the most influential because she has such a great personality and is very friendly(if you have talked to her personally!!!!!)

Posted by KOBE XIA in BEIJING
President Hu Jintao of People's Repblic of China,the president of 21 century,the president of 1.4 billion people,the president of the biggest Communism country of this planet!!!

Posted by Shilie Chillie in Salt Lake City
Huh? What was the point of typing that?

Posted by Kenn Smith in New York
Tiger Woods should be included because he is still leading in the golf thing( I KNOW HE SHOULD BE INCLUDED EVEN IF YOU DONT THINK SO W/E)

Posted by Jignesh in Warrensburg, MO
5 most influential people in the world today=Dalai Lama, Obama, Ratan Tata, Gen. Petraeus, Jey Leno

Posted by Gretchen Williams in Arlington, Texas
The American Soldier - WHY wasn't he on the list?

Posted by UK in Leeds
Your comment

Mohammad Ahmadinejad

List of Five people Barrak Obama Manmohan Singh Imran Khan Validimir Putin Hassan Nasrullah

Posted by J.White in Garden City, S.C.
Your comment Hillary Clinton 100%. She is the only one who has the leadership ability, strength, experience, intelligence, and vision to turn our great country back to prosperity, liberty, and justice for all.

Posted by Jennifer Erskine in Mechanicsburg
Hillary Clinton is the most influential person.

Posted by Deborah in Austin
Hillary Clinton! She is turning the old process on its head!!

Clinton 2008!!

Posted by Susan Brown in Portland OR
SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON.

Posted by Adam in L.A
Ron Paul 2008

Posted by Bill in Brick
Barack Obama, Al Gore

Posted by Cherry in Hong Kong
Singer Rain from South Korea His performance so great! I love his Rain World Tour concert last year!

Posted by jinzhi in singapore
I support Rain. A filial, hardworking singer / dancer/ actor. I also like his world tour in singapore last year, performance great. Awaiting his speed racer movie release.

Posted by Glynis McCants in San Marino
Hillary Clinton hands down! No one has worked harder this year to achieve a dream. She is a warrior who has brilliant ideas for the U.S.A. I say Hillary Clinton should be number 1 on your list, and I do not feel there is even a close second.

She has had to tolerate a bias media, and has still managed to keep her focus. Me, and all of my friends are so inspired by her.

Posted by zhang yang in china
Rain is a successful actor , set the whole of Asia entertainment marketplace in motion, self economy company who is founded now, pray for the stick , oiling that he develops Yue Lai Yue ~

Posted by 曾莉 in 中国
rain是个值的让人喜欢的人

Posted by Cloud in Shanghai
Rain always do his best! We love him!

Posted by Jennfer in Malaysia
Rain is definitely the hottest for me!!! Rain should be included in the list time 100 2008!!!

Posted by William Caine in Mount Dora FL
Hillary Clinton and Steve Jobs.

Posted by Jim in Amity ME
Missing Keith Olbermann Warren Haynes-Gov't Mule

Posted by main24 in singapore
Your comment Rain is a successful singer/actor/dancer.He so great! i love his world Tour concer in singapore last year.

Posted by Wendy Lyons in Adams
obama,tom hanks, george clooney,brad pitt and angelina joli

Posted by Allie Caulfield in Vancouver
Steven Colbert Noam Chomsky Allen Moore Amy Winehouse Radiohead Derrick Jensen Paul Thomas Anderson Davis Fleetwood Leslie Feist

Posted by N.J. Calloway in jacksonville,florida
Your comment Hillary Clinton the best hands down. She is substance and not hot air.

Posted by Sharon in Maryland
1. Barack Obama 2. Barack Obama 3. Barack Obama Need I say more.

Posted by Kathy in Houston, Texas
To me it has to be Barack Obama. He has touch so many people in so many ways.

Posted by Teena Sanders in Salt Lake City
BARACK OBAMA!

Posted by Mar in Hong Kong
Rain~ Korean singer & actor. He has an amazing fan base both in Asian & the Western countries.

Posted by Maureen Cronin Smith in Houston TX
Hillary Clinton Bill Clinton

Posted by Roger in Dallas, TX
1. Barack Obama 2. Leonardo Di Caprio 3. Anderson Cooper 4. Tim Russert 5. Oprah Winfrey 6. Al Gore 7. Mike Huckabee 8. Billy Graham 9. Ellen de Generes 10. Nancy Pelosi 11. Ryan Seacrest 12. Andrea Mitchell 13. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt 14. Bill Gates 15. Roger Federer 16. Sen. John Warner 17. Secretary of State Rice 18. Colin Powell 19. John Paul Stevens 20. Candy Crowley

Posted by Nana Flore in Brussels
Oprah & Barack 100%. Oprah can still get millions to read the most difficult books and Barack has unleashed something across the globe which is hard to contain. Europe is feeling the pulse of this election because of one skinny kid with a funny name called Barack Obama.

Posted by John Davis in San Diego
Al Gore has to be #1. He has conn'd most of the world into believing a big lie. #2 Osama Bin Laden - he has motivated a large portion of the Muslim world into believing that blowing themselves up to kill "infidels" is a noble cause. #3 Barak Obama - he has almost half of America believing in hope without substance, and change without improvement.

Posted by Jean Umstead in Gravois Mills MO
Hillary Clinton. With her strength, sense of purpose, fortitude, and policies she is the only person to lead this country. We will definitely be safer in her hands.

Posted by Linda Niehaus in Brewster
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Al Gore, Barack Obama,

Posted by Robert in South Orange, NJ
Senator Barack Obama, who reflectively wrote about his personal journey in Dreams from my father and about how he listens attentively and works to balance a consensus on major issues in The audacity of hope, provides needed leadership in a country and planet begging for constructive leadership, respect, collaboration, healing, justice, and protection of human and ecological interests.

Posted by Bette Raffenbeul in Clearwater MN
Your comment: Without a doubt, Hillary Clinton. She has been crucified by the media, scorned by her supposed friends and is still standing and standing strong. She definitely has the qualifications, intelligence, and indurance to be a great president.

Posted by Mashour Yousedf in WILLIAMSBURG
My choice is Barack Obama

Posted by Abir in Alahmad
Barack Obama should be on the top of the list

Posted by Marie in Gaithersburg, MD
I would pick Sen. Barack Obama as my top # 1, because he has inspired America to believe again. I read story everyday of people who had lost hope in their life because of hardship, but who have come to believe again after listening to Barack. Also, He is bringing a new kind of politic and hopefully will help us get over politic of personal attack and focus more ont he issue. His race speech was historical and needed to be given. I applaud him for his courage

Posted by Capt Daniel in Pensscola
Your comment OBAMA TIGER HILLARY TYLER PERRY

Posted by mary in daytona
Your comment:al gore for president

Posted by Don W. in Baton Rouge, La.
Hillary Clinton is number 1 on my list, the others are as follows: Tiger Woods, The Katrina Survivers, and Homeless, Angela Jolie and her Spouse, A Rod of the New York Yankees.

Posted by Lauren in Philadelphia
Hillary Clinton, Al Gore!

Posted by Colonel Marlyn H Wilt in Dayton, OH
Your comment Most deserving.

Posted by Jennifer Meyer in El Dorado Hills, CA
Stephen Colbert, Al Gore, John Edwards, Jon Stewart, Keith Olbermann

Posted by Arishia Nishi in Felton
Barack Obama, Tiger Woods, Fransisco Jessop(lol), Keith Olbermann, Al Gore.

Posted by michelle in orlando
walt disney

Posted by Sally in Minneapolis
It makes me sad that Perez Hilton is so close to the top of the list. There are SO MANY people that are WAY more influential than him.

Posted by Charlie Ekholm in Stockholm
The lack of women on your list scares me.

Posted by Alexandra in Alhambra, CA
Please take some time to view the below link. It is From Perez Hilton’s website.

http://perezhilton.com/2008-04-03-time-100

Is this even fair to the rest of the people on this list? He is using this as a tool to become more famous, instead of having a true poll.

How could the results become accurate when it is only one group of people voting for him… the people that read his website?

He does not inspire people to do good, or achieve anything besides naked panty shots, failing artists and having a worthless unwelcoming attitude to people. Not only am I ashamed of this nomination, but I am disgusted that a magazine that has articles written about Irelands Prime Minister, and then having a person who is only famous for making others look bad. I ask how this is influential.

Has our world come to such measures that we have a blogger, with nothing better to do but to put others down a person of stature?

I understand everyone has a right to freedom of speech, and I am guilty of reading his blog just as many others do, but are you really going to continue promoting his nasty website?

We really do show the world, America’s true colors with polls like this. I bet more then 80% of the people that are voting, are voting for each person more then once, and I’m sure that if you had more proper controls on this you could actually get better results.

For things like this, I am glad to have cancelled my subscription to your magazine.

Posted by Leah in Kitchener
Angelina Jolie

Posted by Heather in Mesa, AZ
Ellen Degeneres should be on this list!

Posted by Ann in Portland Oregon
Your comment

Hillary Clinton, Al Gore

Posted by Rainqqbb in Hong Kong, China
Your comment Support Rain, the Korean Singer, Actor, Dancer and Stage Performer. He is the most incredible person I've ever seen in my life. He has changed my life style, taste of living and way of living. He is the onel and only one person I can pay respect to! Please have him in the 100 most influential person list.

Posted by Rainqqbb in Hong Kong, China
Your comment Must have Rain, Jung Ji Hoon. in the list!

Posted by Dale in Birdsbor,Pa
Howard Stern

Posted by Phyllis in somerdale
JK Rowling

Posted by Helen in Des Plaines
Hillary Clinton is the most influential and will remain so throughout her presidency!

Posted by Jodi in Milwaukee
Barak Obama, Hillary Clinton, Angelina Jolie, Perez Hilton, Hayden Paniterre, Puff Daddy

Posted by RAINBABYLING in SHANGHAI
SUPPORT RAIN FOREVER！！！！！！！！！！！

Posted by RAINBABYLING in SHANGHAI
The RAIN is the most good!!!!!!!!

The RAIN is our prides!

Posted by ashley in vancouver
Sean Penn

Posted by Sunil in Dublin
Prakash Karat, the CPI(M) General Secretary could be the most powerful politician in India at the moment

Posted by LCJ in Boston
I'm voting for Rain, definitely. The most influential entertainer from Korean. His incredible talent and hard work worth my vote 100%.

Posted by Mae in Rhode Island
Stephen Colbert, Hilary Clinton, Barack Obama, Tiger Woods, Dave Matthews, and Bono.

Posted by Sula Depaula in Delray Beach
Should have included: Green architect, William McDonough

Posted by Leah in Jacksonville
1. Hillary Clinton 2. Ellen 3. Anjellina Jolie 4. Perez Hilton

Posted by Maryjo Jerez in Kenosha, WI
I am really surprised that you didn't include Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Paris Hilton. I thought for they would have been on the list....unless I didn't see them?

Posted by elliott sofronski in bensalem
Your comment -Should be on the list. Sen Liberman is the true change merchant. A true leader, brillant and whose roots grow more than one inch deep. H. Paulson for thinking outside the box.

Posted by Car ;] in nowhere, really.
hillary hillary hillary hillary hillary.

Posted by Linda Ketcherside in Saint Augustine FL
#1...Mike Huckabee #2...Meat Loaf #3...Bill O'reilly #4...Chuck Norris #5...Ghost Hunters

Posted by Linda in Saint Augustine FL
#1...Mike Huckabee #2...Meat Loaf #3...Bill O'reilly #4...Chuck Norris #5...Ghost Hunters

Posted by Ron Sundahl in San Diego
Hillary,she is the only women to be able to (dodge or Duck bullets(if you know what I mean).

Posted by Deb in Portland
#1 Obama #2 Colbert #3 Oprah #4 Tiger #5 Gore

Posted by Ani in Los Angeles
Hillary Clinton hands down! She is an wonderful, incredibly interlligent and compassionate human being who is working diligently to put this country back on the right track.

Posted by Al in San Francisco
Al Gore is punishing the world, especially the U.S., with his unscientific environmental philosophy on CAUSE of global warming (FACT) because we didn't crown him President.

Posted by Panache Restaurant Attn: Chris Chambers in fairfax
Your comment OBAMA 100%

Posted by Ashley in Newark, DE
Hillary Clinton, the 44th president of the United States.

Posted by QDwg in Hong Kong, China
Jung Ji Hoon, (Rain) He has shot his first Hollywood film "Speed Racer" and he has sung the theme song of the upcoming animation film " Kung Fu Panda". Keep an eye on this Korean guy, he is going to change the world ! His singing is fabulous and he has got a special charisma to attract all your attention on him! Must have him on the list!

Posted by Susie in Arlington
Mike Huckabee. He had an incredible grassroots movement and did wonders with very little money. Great example.

Posted by Dustin Newcombe in Los Angeles, CA
Barack Obama Hillary Clinton Mao Asada Ryan Seacrest Novak Djokovic

Posted by Joy in Cerritos
Mike Huckabee is THE most influential politician. The media just didn't "get it", but the people who took the time to listen to him...did!

Posted by Name: Oscar in City: New York
Your comment: I would have included Hilary but the sniper incident knocked off her name. The whole world is waiting to see if America will nominate a proven lier as a presidential candidate. The Democrats and indeed we Americans cannot afford to send a message to the world that we don't care about integrity, truth and trustworthiness. Well I am confident if the democrats ignore this and nominate her, we the Republicans will let the entire country know in November that America cannot have as her president someone who is proven to be a lier. That's a message America cannot afford to send.

Posted by Claire in Meredith, NH
Perez Hilton all the way!!!!

Posted by Ana in Toronto
bill gates. knowledge is power

Posted by Gary in Dublin
Perez Hilton.... :D

Posted by amanda in oakland
Hillary Clinton, Perez Hilton, Miley Cyrus, Al Gore, Stephen Colbert

Posted by Robert Guijarro in Hazlet Nj
John McCain is the closest thing to an independent mind and candidate of the3 major candidates. Clinton is beholden to Corporate executives who long for the wide open hubby clinton era, which spawned ENRON, WorldCom, Citigroup, Global Crossing disasters to honest Americans. Obama is far to the left of mainstream America and is the darling of weathy, extreme left groups.

Posted by carolyn parker in lafayette, CA
Barack Obama

Posted by Rainqqbb in Hong Kong, China
Rain ( also known as Bi ) should be on the list! He sets his goal and always makes his greatest effort to meet it. His success is not made by luck but lots of hard work and tears. Put him on the list. Let him show the world how a Korean guy can make things change by own effort!

Posted by Nina in Toronto
Howard Stern- honest, decent, funny, intelligent, fair

Posted by Judge Deborah in Dayton, Ohio
Mike Huckabee should be Number One because he is the only one running for President who is a true Christian and not a Communist.

Posted by Tim in Phoenix
Liberal much? You dems make me sick, TIME you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Posted by cat in raeford
RON PAUL!!

Posted by Aimable RULINDA in NEW YORK
Take look in Japan, Indonesian, Jordan, Africa, Iceland, Australia, canada, China, Fuji, Europe, Asia even inside space Flights and anywhere in the world what 's dominating every conversation is Barack Obama..! Wake up America...Talking about influence or impact?! Com'n Time...

Posted by weinaiyu in china
Your comment I Love You RAIN

Posted by Angela in Los Angeles
Stephenie Meyer all the way!! #1

Posted by Mimi in Canada
Obama, AL Gore, Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, Stephenie Meyer

Posted by Gary Shields in Los Angeles
Tina Turner should defintely be on the list. Her recent perforamnce at the Grammys proves she still rocks for a 68 year old. She is someone who stars get starstruck over--she reduced Felicity Huffman and Beyonce to tears after they performed with her. She is such a positive role model for what can be overcome in life. She is so gracious, not to mention beautiful

Posted by Pauline Drent in Trinity
No. 1 Governor Mike Huckabee for his Civil, Compassionate, Communicative leadership as a best Governor in America will make him a great American President, like President Ronald Reagan.

Posted by Erica in Bay Area
Perez Hilton must make the list! He seems like a cool guy and says the truth! He is TMZs only real competition! GO PEREZ HILTON!!!!

Posted by Anonymous in New York
Miley Cyrus. She is an amazing performer and role model. She has inspired me to continue my pursuit of acting at a young age!

Posted by Hw in MN
Barack Obama !!!!!!!

Posted by Carly in Los Angeles
Uh, don't people remember the world tour fiasco where several Rain concerts were canceled and people did not get their ticket refunds?

Posted by Erica in CV
Perez Hilton. He reports on Celebrity news as well as political happenings. Alot of people such as myself read his blog but don't check the news so having him write about a ride range of topics is very helpful. Perez is not afraid to show who he is and openly displays and is proud of his sexuality and heritage, which is very heartening and inspirational. GO PEREZ!!!

Posted by Leggers in Pomona
Barack Obama. Actually, anyone but that frickin' Rain person.

Posted by Anonymous in Hollywood, Florida
Tina Fey. She is showing that women can balance family and career. Tina is hilarious without a man writing for her! bitch is the new black! :-)

Posted by Anna Roma in Olney
Stephenie Meyer. She has created a unique love story unlike the other redundant -themed books. Her story is a classic.

Her story influenced kids to moms all around the world; therefore she has woven a network based on love( which the world needs now).

Posted by sara in chicago
1. madonna 2. angelina jolie and brad pitt 3. perez hilton 4. barack obama 5. jon stewart

Posted by Sherilyn in Manorville
I vote Perez Hilton!

Posted by BL in Hartford, CT
To me it has to be Barack Obama. He has touch so many people in so many ways. He is inspirational

Posted by Helen Smith in Plano, Texas
Mike Huckabee changed the Republican party, so he is number 1. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been the first woman and first black to be a real contender for the White House, so Hill #2, and Obama #3. Tony Roma made quarterbacking the Cowboys look easy - #4, and Brett Farve lasted longer than anybody in football ever has - #5.

Posted by Lola Cullen in Mansfield, Ohio
Mike Huckabee!!!!! With out a doubt. He has forever changed my view of American Politics and the Republican Party. I can no longer ever settle for second best. Not ever again. Not after Mike Huckabee. Mike Huckabee will get my vote until he becomes President of the United States of America.

Posted by David in New York, NY
So many people influence the great influence and positive impact singer, songwriter and producer Shakira has had over the world -- especially in Latin America. If Britney spears is on this list Shakira should be

Posted by may in Japan(kyoto)
Thank you for selecting Rain this year. It becomes one important year that flaps really for him in the world this year. The subject tune of "Kung fu panda appearance and the animated film" of first Hollywood film "Speed racer" is sung. And, it holds out to the post making for a new now work every day. All the results are for the people who worked with him to understand best and to exist even if there is a person who says. I want to look forward to co-starring in the program of MR.colbelt this year by all means by being selected.

Posted by Dave Pasker in Toronto
Hilary Clinton, MIA, Al Gore

Posted by BCJ in Boston
RAIN RAIN RAIN RAIN RAIN

Posted by NANCY GAYNOR in WHITEFISH, MONTANA
Your comment HILLARY CLINTON AL GORE TIGER WOODS OPRAH ELLEN DEGENERUS

Posted by Morgan in Easton, CT
STEPHENIE MEYER. and the TWILIGHT book series.

Posted by Your Name in Your City
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Posted by Tricia Spiegel in Aptos California
Hillary, of course! She is the one we have been wiating for because she knows what she woudl be doing inthe White House!

Posted by Tea Anderson in Ventura
There is no question that this year I was most affected by Gov. Mike Huckabee. He lived out Christianity in his campaign in a way I was not sure could be done, extending love in every direction. Go Mike!

Posted by Wendy in Hong Kong
Your comment Support Rain, His success is not made by luck but lots of hard working

Posted by SHwang in Chicago
HRC

Posted by Richard Cronshey in Austin, Texas
Hillary Clinton should be on the list

Posted by mary becker in bethlehem
Your commentHillary Clinton is #1

Posted by Ko in Toronto
JK Rowling! She should be here!

And what is Stephenie Meyer doing here? what has she influenced people to do except believe that Edward Cullen is the most amazing being out there (and he's definately not)? He stories are a huge freakin fan fiction. Get JK Rowling over here!

But going by what's already here....Obama, Al Gore or Hillary Clinton should definately be on the top, not some korean pop singer RAIN...o.O

Posted by Jane in USA
Stephenie Meyer. Period.

Posted by Amanda P. Esquivel in Austin
Hillary Clinton is definitely HOT! She is intelligent, strong and persistent.

I'm sick and tired of Brad and her.

Posted by Amanda in Manhattan Beach
I most definetly think Stephenie Meyer! I love allll of her books. She has inspired me in so many ways. And I whenever I am sad I just pick up one of the Twilight Series and read. I can't wait for the release of Breaking Dawn. 100% Stephenie Meyer

Posted by Diana in Los Angeles
Stephanie Meyer, Likin Park, Pamela Anderson, Audrey Kitching

Posted by Kim C in San Jose, CA
Al Gore is definitely the single most influential and contributing person in the world. He has changed the way we all think of the environment. It's now an important issue on the table because of him, as it should be. He has a great many other contributions as well.

Hillary Clinton has brought a lot of things to the table, I believe I would make her the second most influential person. A woman can now be taken seriously as a presidential candidate. Health care in America is a serious problem, which will be corrected one way or another, largely because of her influence.

Barack Obama, especially with his recent race speech, is also in my top 5. He will lead us into a world where race does not matter. He speaks in a captivating and presidential manner.

I'm surprised that Leonardo DiCaprio is not on the list! He is in my top 5! He's done a lot of good work. I am expecting him to be president in about 16 - 20 years. He has been very influential with his recent movies and documentary. He will have even more contributions as time goes on.

Elizabeth Edwards and John Edwards should both be on the list. They both have brought a lot of things to the table. They are great people, both of them.

Posted by Paulie in Augusta
Mike Huckabee George W Bush Gen. Petraeus Condolezza Rice Dr. James Dobson

Posted by natacha in NY
Rain only Rain...

He is singer actor and model..he will do the best..

we pround on him..support him forever

thanks for choice him on list ..

Posted by Russell Sveda in Washington, DC
Your comment Hillary Clinton is far more influential now and, I hope, in the future, than anyone else I can think of who is running for president. She's intelligent, experienced, tough, and funny.

Posted by Samantha S. in Arroyo Grande, California
For me Stephenie Meyer has had the biggest influence in my life for 2007. I love vampire stories and I've read a lot of them, but Meyer was able to take the typical and overused human-vampire romance story to a whole new level. I really and honestly feel for these characters. The emotions are so well put together within the books that I can't help but ache for Edward and Bella.

The way that the Twilight books have influenced me is by triggering my own creativity, not only have I written fanfiction for this series but I've also branched out and began writing my own original fiction again.

And while Meyer's book may not be able to reach as many people like JK Rowling's did because of their content, I think that the Twilight fanbase is a much more devoted fanbase (and some would say eccentric and fanatic.... And I'd have to agree.)

Posted by sonya kenney in georgia
Obama Bono Oprah Clooney Bill and Melinda Gates

Posted by Mary in USA
Stephenie Meyer: roll model that is positive for children and parents. I’m so amazed at how strong and encouraging she is, that she is not also a writer but she’s a mother of three sons. I’m very family oriented and to see that she has been able to write such amazing books, visit the set of the movie, tour the United States along with the globe and yet still be able to be a mother and a wife. And she is also a wonderful roll model for others by how and what she did to be published in the first place. She didn’t really know how to be published but she was able to do what it took so that Twilight was up on the shelves, in the hands of children and yet still able to feed and tuck her kids in at night. She is also is encouraging children to read with wonderful works that aren’t, in most cases, filled with hate like the rest of the world seems to be, but with love and how she made something that we general have a fear of and write it in a positive reflection where they don’t want to kill humans, makes Stephenie Meyer even more of a good influence on the youth. She wrote I believe in her MySpace blog, step number 10, thus: Keep writing. That part is more important than anyone else in the world ever reading your book. Do it for yourself. Those words written, keep writing…do it for yourself, have been inspiration for others who might be writing or have written something but yet haven’t had the nerve to publish it. SHE DESERVES TO BE #1!!! WE LOVE YOU STEPHENIE!

Posted by Alison in Michigan
Stephenie Meyer! She's written 3 books that have had such an impact on my life. I never knew books could do such a thing.

Posted by Kim C in San Jose, CA
I just thought of another influential person - Bill Maher! He should be on the list.

Posted by Jim Moss in Boxborough, MA
Hillary Clinton, john Edwards, Tony Blair, Dahli Lama, Liz Knitigh

Posted by linda in brooks
Hillary!!! THE NUMBER 1 CHOICE!!!!!

She IS Change!

She Is Leadership!

She IS a HERO for AMERICA!!!

SHE IS Courage!

SHE CARES!

Posted by 杨国莉 in Your City
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Posted by Rachel in Newton
Stehenie Meyer

Posted by Jasmine Leung in China
RAIN,I LOVE YOU.

You're the best.

Posted by bernice in greenville sc
Hillary Clinton. She has the qualifications to be the best president we have ever had.She is an inspiration to all our young women that they can be anything they want to be. Her knowledge about the problems of our country and the right path to solve them is unsurpassed. Also she is a patriotic American that loves her country.

Posted by Jeanne Clark in Pittsburgh
Hillary Clinton!

Posted by Erin in Cleveland
Lebron James

Posted by Sara in USA
STEPHENIE MEYER ALL THE WAY!!!

ps- when does this end?

Posted by Nanci in Florida
Hillary Clinton is the most influential person in the world.

Posted by Les in Florida
Hillary Clinton gets my vote.

Posted by Joseph in Ohio
Hillary Clinton is my pick.

Posted by Mary Caruso in New York
Hillary Clinton #1.

Posted by Toni Helmer in New York
Who else but Hillary Clinton

Posted by Michael Helmer in New York
Hillary Clinton of course.

Posted by Nicole Helmer in Albany, New York
Hillary Clinton has influenced me a great deal. She is my choice.

Posted by James K. in Florida
Hillary Clinton I would pick.

Posted by Jaclyn Schlee in Florida
Without a doubt Hillary Clinton.

Posted by Craig Batt in Florida
Of course, my choice is Hillary Clinton.

Posted by Jeremy S in Your City
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Posted by Jeremey S. in Your City
Your comment

Posted by Bella Cullen in USA
Stephenie Meyer all the way. She inpacted my life so much. GO VOTE FOR STEPHENIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Jeremy S in Pennsylvania
Hillary Clinton does it for me as #!1.

Posted by Mitchell in North Carolina
Hillary Clinton

Posted by Katelynn in Indiana
Hillary of course is my #1

Posted by Sunnie Choi in Huizhou,China
How effort the man is! Music with dance is his life. Rain,please take of yourself.Don't be so tired.We will worried about you! Rain,the clouds will be there...Don't forget!

Posted by Marian Dunnwebber in Charlo
My list includes Hillary Clinton Jimmy Carter

Bill Clinton

Tiger Woods

Elizabeth Blackburn

Posted by Judi Swift in Castle Rock, Colorado
You should have included: Keith Olbermann Adrianna Huffington Angelina Jolie Lou Dobbs Katherine Heigl

Posted by Carly in Saskatoon
I have to say that I was dissapointed not to see Ellen Degenres's name on this list. Surly she is more influencial than Tyra Banks or even Stephanie Meyer? I think that people are voting for who they like and not who is actually influencing our world beyond pop culture.

Posted by songyanhong in Beijing
Your comment I love rain

Posted by Fae Volmer in Fargo, ND
Hillary Clinton as she has always worked hard to help all the American People!!!

Posted by Alice in Minnesota
Stephenie Meyer. Her books are inspiring and not like the other violent and inappropriate books out there for kids our (pre-teen to teen) age. They are also extremely well written, and many girls who wouldn't otherwise read much read this series religiously.

Posted by songyanhong in Beijing
Your comment rain do the best ,I love rain

Posted by Triyl in Vancouver
Rihanna, Daisy Bates, Marian Wright Edelman, Baroness Amos, Maya Angelou, Zora Neale Hurston, Katherine Dunham, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Posted by Brenda in Los Angeles
Stephenie Meyer all the way! She's #1!

Posted by ann ullrich in houston texas
Hillary Clinton James Carvelle Diane Fienstein Colin Powell Tiger Woods

Posted by zhangwei in Beijing
Your comment rain is NO1

Posted by Azucena in Chicago
Senator Hillary Clinton has my vote of most influential people. She has been consistent in helping the middle class throughout her career. She has shown that she cares and wants a better future for all people in the United States of America. She has been to 80+ countries around the world representing the values and concerns of the American people for a better world. Whatever happens with the electoral process Mrs. Clinton is and will be an example to all women of courage, strength, tenacity, smartness, strong family values, loving and protective mother; with a strong spirit of compassion and concern for our children's future.

Posted by skmf in SAN FRANCISCO
hillary is the one i consider influential in my life. this is because i like her and believe she would be a fantastic president for once in our lives.

but she is influential in my life, because this campaign has become personal to me, it has affected my life, because of how much time i spend concerned about it.

after the whole gore thing, i hated my parties weekness, i changed to independent. but when hillary came along i thought i could be proud again, that one of our staunchest democrats, would bring the party back to the values of the democratic party... instead, she has been maligned, just as gore was, but by democrats. so the influence she will exert on me is, if she gets shafted, i will turn my back on democrats forever, and become a republican. AT LEAST THEY DONT EAT THEIR OWN...

Posted by zhangweiqiao in China Beijing
Your comment Rain is always do his best in the arts fields

Posted by Sandra in Cordova
My husband, Hillary Clinton, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Lou Dobbs

Posted by Joseph Bryson in Costa Mesa
I think that Mitt Romney should be on the list. He has opened many doors for people of the mormon faith and for other faiths that have not been a mainstream norm, like islam. The mormon faith is one of the fastest growing religions in the world and there are over 13 million world-wide and half are in the united states. Mitt Romney represents the 6 million members and their beliefs. It would be a shame to snub a man who has done so much for a faith that is more american-grown and worldy, modernly accepted.

Posted by garnett in daly city
i believe RAIN should be on the list again for he is a good role model for youths especially Asians. He inspires everyone to always do one's best in whatever one does and in due time, these hardwork, perseverance, and keep one's passion burning. His determination is incomparable and that's how he got to the top

Posted by Your Name in Beijing
Your comment Rain is a representative in Asia pop

Posted by R. Wilson in Roanoke, VA
Hillary Clinton by a mile. She has to be one of the hardest working, most determined, gutsy women in this country.

Posted by wangyu in China
Your comment Rain is a representative in the Asia pop,we love Rain

Posted by Brenda in Liberty, MO
Ron Paul

Posted by amanda in China
rain is the more important man , He very brave, warm-hearted public welfare ! and Modest earnest ! we love him very much !!

Posted by Kayla in Calgary, Alberta
Hayley Williams, JK Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, Kristen Stewart, Ellen Degeneress, Avril Lavigne, Steve Carell

Posted by YXH in CHUNA
RAIN IS NO.1

Posted by Jennifer in San Antonio, Texas, USA
Stephenie Meyer is a wonderful roll model for children, for parents, and for women. She is a mother of 3 sons, able to be a wife and mother while touring the world. She has brought hope into teens along with romance, love and passion into the hearts of those who lost hope and hate. Stephenie Meyer is a idol for woman as a minority and is talented person.

Posted by Angela Sanchez in San Jose
My first choice and foremost selection would be Senator Barack Obama!!!

Posted by Yy in CHINA
RAIN

Posted by linda in sacramento
RAIN is the best representative of Asia with his talent and noble character

Posted by XXX in china
RAIN

Posted by y in china
rain is NO.1

Posted by PFC Leon Vandermere in Fort Richardson
First choice: Senator Obama for being the most unifying selection of any candidate we have ever had the opportunity to vote for in decades. He transcends politics with his unique ability to reach across the party isle is something sorely needed in this time in our history.

LAST choice: Senator Clinton. She obviously cares more about her own political future than that of her political party . She is more than willing to allow the opposition party to win an election than to accept defeat. She has become an embarrassment to her party, and a God send to the Republican Party.

Posted by Chris Copley in Corning, California
I simply CANNOT believe that The Lord Jesus was NOT on your list. How absurd, Your number 3 said Perez Hilton - I hope that is no relation to Paris Hilton because that would be even more absurd! My list (top five) The Lord Jesus Christ Sir Winston Churchill The Beatles John Wayne Colin Powell

Posted by xin in China
Rain. Fighting

Posted by in Your City
Your comment

Posted by T. Rhodes in Decatur, GA
#1-Hillary Clinton!

Posted by The cloud.... in around the world
Rain ..Rain only Rain..

beceause..He is the best actor..

the best singer

and the best model..

and he wll do the best for everything..

Posted by Midori in Japan
Rain (aka Jung Ji-hoon) is worthy to be on the list.

This korean boy is very talented as a singer, actor, and dancer and inspiring the young generation. His charm, chrisma and high work ethic are overwhelming throughout all the asia.

Midori Japan

Posted by Erica in California
Lurlene McDaniel (author) she has written many books that have realistically taught me about the effects of cancer. Her books inspired me to begin the process of donating bone marrow. she should be recognized!

Posted by Daylon in Monterey Bay
Hillary Clinton would top my list.

Posted by Annabelle in Livermore, California
Tony Romo. Tina Fey. Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama. Angelina Jolie.

Posted by zhangweiqiao in Beijing
Rain is best！

Posted by Kendall in Little Rock, Arkansas
Perez Hilton. Miley Cyrus. Casey Affleck. Heath Ledger. Javier Bardem.

Posted by Anonymous in SF Bay Area
Dr. Drew Pinsky! He has inspired people to not be afraid to face their addictions, and has proven to many people that there is always someone around to help! He deserves to be on this list! Vote for Dr. Drew!!!

Posted by yuyu in Taiwan
NO.1 Rain NO.2 Rain NO.3 Rain NO.4 Rain NO.5 Rain .......only Rain

Rain changes my life, he is my belief !! He is miracle, he is strength, he is truth......

Posted by yuyu in Taiwan
NO.1 Rain NO.2 Rain NO.3 Rain NO.4 Rain NO.5 Rain .......only Rain

Rain changes my life, he is my belief !! He is miracle, he is strength, he is truth......

Posted by Tina in San Francisco, CA
Influential in the WORST way: Hillary Clinton. She brings out the worst in her followers/supporters. When there's no other way to win, she does her best to drag down her peer. The world is waiting to see if Americans are dumb enough to elect a liar into the White House... and it's sad but some Americans might just be that ignorant.

Posted by Kathryn in Near Austin
Hillary Clinton, Al Gore

Posted by Shara in Florida
I strongly recommend Ayumi Hamasaki ( once the cover star of TIME) to be among the list, for her great impact on Aisa Entertainment Market prompting her 1 st Asia Tour. Rain cannot reach her height!

Posted by Teri Carroll in Shafter
Its Hillary Clinton she is so smart and ready to lead as our president !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Kathryn in Near Austin
Hillary Clinton, Al Gore

Posted by Allen in Atl, GA
Hilary Rodham Clinton, hands down!!!

Posted by Mary in Berkeley, CA
Barack Obama. The only candidate with the integrity, judgment, and brains to get this country out of the many messes it is in and restore our standing around the world. Michelle Obama, John Stewart.

Posted by xumeng in shanghai
Your comment Rain always work hard in the his field.

Posted by Megan in New York, New York
Stephenie Meyer in my eyes has been influential. Stephenie might be a writer but she has raised reading leaves (parents should be glad about that), sparked creativeness in everyone (we all know we need that), and she a woman (a minority I might add), a mother (we all LOVE mothers!!), and a great person. I think she is the most influential person ever! That’s my shpill.

Posted by Rui Yang in Tianjin,Chian
Your comment

Rain is the best!! We all love him forever! Jihoon Jun fighting!!!

Posted by BUTINHUA in IN CHIAN
Rain is definitely the hottest for me!!! Rain should be included in the list time 100 2008!!!

Posted by HAOTINHUA in IN CHIAN---WUHAN
Rain is definitely the hottest for me!!! Rain should be included in the list time 100 2008!!!

Posted by Mike in You don't want to know
Okay, no offense, everyone person deserves to be on the list but I think that each year, someone else should be on #1. We already know people before were influential so why not someone new. I don't think Rain (who won last year I might add) should win...again.

Posted by Gui Wenjuan in Nanjing
Rain He is kindhearted and hansome, he is the best! I love him.

Posted by LIsa gao in Wuhan,China
Your co mment Rain is the best. I'll love you and support you forever.

Posted by Dotty in Westerly RI
Hillary Clinton. Lilia Ortega's post and a few others really articulate my opinion about her strengths and her influence, win or lose. I also think Al Gore ability to raise public awareness to the climate change problem demonstrates how influential he continues to be. I also agree with those who named John Edwards.

Posted by And in seoul
Rain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

king wang jjang

Posted by WANGGE in SHANGHAI CHINA
We live Rain

Posted by Rush Limbaugh in Laguna Niguel, CA
Your comment You really need to add Rush Limbaugh to your list he is the best.

Posted by Ina Ayliffe in Dallas, Tx.
Your commentHillary gets a score of 100 from me. She is brilliant, she is brave, and she will make a wonderful president. It takes a smart woman to straighten out this big mess that Jr. has put us into.

Posted by Sangmi in SEOUL
RAIN is the representive artist in ASIA. I'm proud of RAIN. I love RAIN~~

Posted by mina in seoul
RAIN is the representive artist in ASIA. I'm proud of RAIN. I love RAIN~~

Posted by Elizabeth in Hacienda Heights, CA
stephenie meyer! she is one of the greatest writers ever.

Posted by MJ Cha in Daegu, South Korea
I would like to pick RAIN on the list.

Being Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese or Iraqi is no matter to the fans of Rain. As a name of Rain fans all over the world, they can be friends. Difference of race, age, ethnic, religion, languages are no longer a problem to the people who has been inspired by Rain.

Rain is giving us lots of joy and pleasure, being a great role model to the young people by his talent and hard work. And he's also been interested in environment and a social problem, donated to the pubic a lot. He is a quite respectable celebrity unlike lots of other spoilt pop stars.

I hope he can make it in the states and break the racial prejudice.

Posted by Ariel in Montreal
Dov Charney (CEO) of American Apparel

Posted by Ellie in Houston
Rain, Hillary Clinton

Posted by jintao li in guangzhou of china
i will support rain forever! if someone ask me why,i will tell her(he) that rain is a evey outstanding and a hard-working guy!! he full of attractive and unique temperament~~` as his fans,i always feel proud of his achievements, and there is no doubt that he is the king of asia,now and forever~~so whatever he do,i just support him!!

Posted by Jezz in Taiwan
Rain , the Korean singer

Posted by Lisa in Hillsborough, NJ
Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Colbert, and Stephen Colbert.

Posted by Michelle Llauger in Bastrop, TX
Your comment

Hillary Clinton for her tenacity and ability to deal with a misogynistic media and party, for being steadfast in demonstrating her ability to focus on the issues we are faced with today. For being the better candidate and better person.

Posted by Michelle Llauger in Bastrop, TX

Posted by Nancy in Fort Mill, SC
Where is Angelina Jolie? She should be on the list. Hillary Clinton, George Clooney, Bill Clinton- for his foundation work, John Edwards, Queen Rania, Jon Stewart, Al Gore, Bono, Stephen Colbert, Maya Angelo, Ellen, Lewis Black, Brad Pitt. Not in any order.

Posted by kim~~ in seoul
i love RAIN..only RAIN............

Posted by Michelle Llauger in Bastrop, TX

Posted by Michelle in Bastrop, TX

Hillary Clinton for her tenacity and ability to deal with a misogynistic media and party, for being fearless in demonstrating her ability to focus on the issues we are faced with today and not giving in to unreasonable pressure and hatred.

Posted by jay in taiwan
Hillary Clinton is definately the most influential women in the world and probably as the most respected person because of her courage and tenacity

Posted by Miranti in Jakarta
Rain go rain .. for sure !! Of course for artist or entertainment section .. in such age he is quite something in any field of showbiz ..

Posted by BB in china
rain is NO.1

Posted by Your Name in Your City
Your comment

Posted by 彭茜 PengQian in 中国 China
Your commen 无止尽的努力，无止尽的谦虚。永远独一无二的雨，我们云亲的骄傲

Posted by Tian Heten in China
Rain

Posted by Joanne in Tampa FL
Hillary Clinton, our next US President!

Posted by Richard in Dallas TX
Sen. Hillary Clinton! She is a very strong and can-do woman! This country needs her!

Posted by Gu Anqi in China,JiangSu
Rain is the pride of we Asian.Rain~We cloud will always stand by your side.

Posted by Zhou Ting in Beijing
only rain

Posted by chuan in changsha Cina
Obama

Posted by 鲁晓君 in 中国云南
因为有这样一个人，他可以使我的信心加倍，所以我会永远支持你－－ＲＡＩＮ！

Posted by L,Chris in CHINA
Your comment YOU are the best I can see your effort I love you my Rain

Posted by Shi Lihui in Xian
Rain is best

Posted by Emi in Japan
For me, Rain is #1 He is a very versitile artist, the most influential person in entertainment field in asia.

Posted by zhang li in china
1.Rain 2Rain. 3.Rain 4.Rain 5.Rain he is the best. we are proud of him.

Posted by Siobhan in England
Stephenie Meyer, Julia Stiles, Al Gore, Johnny Depp & Cast of Twilight

Posted by Seri in Seoul, S.Korea
Rain // Dalai Lama // Ang Lee // Google guys // Noam Chomsky

Posted by Evy McCain in Fountain Hills
Your comment Only Mike Huckabee

Posted by heidi belmans in belgium
roger federer

Posted by Ryan in Waverly, GA
Ellen Page, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, Jason Reitman

Posted by EK in Dubai
Rain, Bi, Jung Ji Hoon, should be included in 2008 time 100 list. No need to understand his language. Just be open minded then you can see why he could get all the love of Asia. Acting, singing, dancing and modeling, he is a hot, sexy, young, maganificent entertainer i've never seen before. He is a whole package! Rain all the way!

Posted by Max Hingis in New York City
Hillary Clinton! She's the most significant and prominent female political figure in US history.

Posted by Sophie Buckley in Chester, England.
I think My Chemical Romance should be on the list. Here are the reasons; They make thousands of people feel like they belong and that they don't have to be perfect. They have saved millions of people’s lives. They inspire so many people. They mean the world to millions of people, including me. They're heroes, inspiration, saviours and idols. Their music moves some many millions of people in a way no words can describe. This band is the reason some kids are still here. They save them from being suicidal and give them a reason to live. Some of the kids they've saved never knew the meaning of friends before but when they go to concerts and see all these other children with the same problems or just same interests as them they fit in so perfectly and make so many friends. Sure, the fans don’t always agree and sometimes we argue about the stupidest things but we’re still an army and we’ll keep on fighting. No matter what. This band does make a difference and the millions of fans are living proof of that.

Posted by VIJAY in PONDICHERRY, INDIA
OBAMA, JINTAO, PUTIN, MURDOCH, MITTAL.

Posted by qingnu in beijing china
I suppor rain,He is a perfecr boy ~~

Posted by Yasmine in HK
I would choose Colbert and his old nemisis RAIN.

Rain's persistence, endurance and desire to make his dream come true can be a good example for many people. He's truely a pride of asia.

We love Rain forever!

Posted by Neeraj in New Delhi, India
Obama (Some of us can feel 'hope' even here!) Al Gore and Pachauri (for walking the talk) Tiger Woods (for being able to spell 'unassailable' correctly) Simon Cowell & Co (for being great purveyors of fix) The Soldier in Iraq/Afghanistan/Kashmir (for selflessness in action)

Posted by desr in Jakarta, ID
Your comment Hillary R Clinton ! She make a breakthrough in political world...

Posted by yim sae-han in SEOUL
Your comment JUNG JI-HOON(RAIN) FIGHTING!!!

Posted by *~*~*~* in new york
Where are Williams Sisters?

Posted by Helen Waite in Oxfordshire, UK
Your comment

Roger Federer no 1 , a great player, gorgeous guy, and Unicef ambassador. Al Gore, Barack Obama, Kevin Rudd who have seismically shifted their countries attitudes. Vladimir Putin.

Posted by Cosmos in Boston
Rain~ Rain~ Rain~ Rain ~Rain~ Rain!!!!! We love you

Posted by Shikhar in Delhi, India
Tina Fey Ellen Oprah Hillary Clinton

Posted by Shikhar in Delhi , India
Tina Fey Ellen Hillary Oprah

Posted by Shikhar in New Delhi, India
Tina Fey Ellen Hillary

Posted by JM in Springfield MO
Albert Mohler - president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and host of the Albert Mohler radio Show, regular guest on Larry King . www.albertmohler.com

Posted by Jm in Springfield MO
James Dobson

Posted by Elizabeth Lockyear in Newburgh, IN
Hillary Clinton, Al Gore, Nelson Mandela, Jimmy Carter, and my son, Tim Lockyear who raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Posted by Carol OBrien in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hillary Clinton must be on the top of the list of 100

Posted by lina in chain
Your comment:; I like rain Because he diligently endures, unceasing surmounted oneself

Posted by Peggy in Bad Säckingen
Your comment My voice is for Bono

Posted by kaan in istanbul
Obama Hillary George Clooney Al Gore Hu Jintao Putin

Posted by Your Name in Your City
Your comment

Posted by Guan Jingwen in china
Posted by jinzhi in singapore I support Rain. A filial, hardworking singer / dancer/ actor. I also like his world tour in singapore last year, performance great. Awaiting his speed racer movie release.

i agree with her!!

Posted by jossie in philippines
Your comment definetely it is RAIN who is the most influential person, watch out guys he is very talented, he is the pride of ASIA

Posted by leslie in China
Rain A ZA A ZA FIGHTING!!! cloud sons support you forever.

Posted by Steve in Scranton
1. Hillary Clinton 2. Al Gore 3. Steve Jobbs 4. Oprah 5. Bill Gates

Posted by rain in Your City
Your comment

Posted by Snow in Shanghai china
Support Rain forever！！！ A hardworking singer and actor Awaiting his speed racer movie

Posted by Ellen in Kalamazoo
Your comment: Jesus Christ, President George Bush, Dr. James Dobson, The American Soldier, good parents

Posted by joy in philippines
i choose RAIN/jung ji hoon, being influential is different from being powerful, he is not only a good actor/simger but he is a good example of a very ideal man. He is not lucky he perservere that`s why he is at the top among Asian superstars. He is a paragon of a real entertainer.

Posted by sang in seoul
RAIN is very special. He never stop challenging the future. His veracity is unquestioned. He will stick to his dream and try his best to make it come true. He is best.

Posted by lola in Your City
myley cirrus ??? WHY??? she's done nothing at'all

Posted by sangmi in korea
RAIN is very special. He never stop challenging the future. His veracity is unquestioned. He will stick to his dream and try his best to make it come true. He is best.

Posted by Frances Fusco in Hillsdale, NY
Hillary Clinton has had an enormous impact on millions of people, and it's all the more newsworthy, because she has had to fight against many opposing forces. Still her base of support is much stronger than people realize, and the image of a strong, unapologetic, exceptionally intelligent woman competing on the highest level in this country will change things in a multitude of ways for future generations of women.

Posted by Hanneke in Amsterdam
Hillary Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Cloud in Taiwan
His motto: [Never stops the endeavor, Never stops the modesty, Never stops enduring patiently. ] Now, he still has practiced these,even if he is the superstar in Asia.

He lets us understand how should the filial parents, He lets us believe again that diligently can let dreams come true.

His name is Rain.. He profoundly influence us. We love him forever.

Posted by leebbeunee in Paris
Hi !!! That's always interesting to watch this list and realize how much art celebrities (by this I mean singers, actors and such) are almost as influent as politicians or economics main actors.

Anyway.

I was expecting a name to pop up this year, but maybe it's still too early for it : Dong Bang Shin Ki, TVXQ, Tohoshinki... no matter how you would call those 5 korean men but I do think they are really influent, as much as Rain and maybe more in the whole Asia for sure, but in the States too judging the buzz about their venue to this year's Hollywood Bowl concert and the insane amount of tickets sold because of it... When Rain was first listed last year I was thinking those boys would be listed too sooner or later. To show why I am thinking this, here are some facts about them : - whatever they would promote would become an instant hit, being beverages or school uniforms or scooters or roasted chicken ! - Their fanclub is the biggest with more than 800 000 fans (listed in the 2008 Guiness of Records) - They drive most of their fans (being in the fanclub or not) to do valuable stuff, such as spilled oil cleaning on this beach in Korea, donations to orphanages and caritative associations, protecting environment by producing re-usable bags and giving the whole benefits to UNICEF... and more. Not talking about their general "you have to be healthy and study well !" comments who are widely followed by their teen fanbase... and teens are the future, right ? ;) - They are worldwidely known and loved as showed by the website J-Ent who did an extensive research about them and their fanbase.

I think that even if they are not that suitable for 2007 they would be for 2008... Please keep an eye on the, too ! I'm curious to know what Time would say about them :)

Posted by Ben in London
Tina Fey Kelly Clarkson

Posted by Breadstick in Nashville, Tennessee
Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Stephen Colbert Al Gore

Posted by Lee Jung Jae in Korea Bundang.
He is very talented and tries very hard to achieve his goal.

Posted by liwen in china
love Rain!

Posted by Lee Jung Jae in Korea Bundang.
Rain is doing very well in singing,dancing and acting.Also he is always honest and does hard work at anytime.

Posted by george bauer in pittsburgh
Your comment I BELIEVE IN PEOPLE WHO TRUELY CARE,NOT JUST SELF,ALSO FOR OTHERS LESS FORTUNATE THAN YOURSELF.PEOPLES ACTIONS WILL AND CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS UNIVERSE.

Posted by in Your City
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Posted by eileen lewis in Ft. Pierce, Fl.
Hillary Clinton. She is a tireless fighter and would make a great president. If only the media would let her run without all of the negativity that is constantly being thrown out to the pubic in an effort to have Obama win the nomination as he will be beatable in the run for president and she would not.

Posted by Rambo in Hong Kong
Rain in most influential people in my heart. He brings all positive message to people, work hard towards his goal. His natural born charm also brings positive image to people. When my mom passed away 6 months ago and I was sufferred from Anxiety, Rain is the only one who can make me smile, who can bring me hope. That's why I can't choose anyone else, but only Rain!!!

Posted by JiaLi wang in BeiJing
Rain, You are the best!!! Chinese Cloud Love you Forever!please take care of yourself!! We LOve YOU!!

Posted by cloud in hong kong
Rain is the best!!

Posted by cherry in CHINA
Rain, you are the best!

Posted by hyeyoung in seoul
i will support rain forever~~ rain~~~~no.1~~~~rain~~~~

Posted by Carrie in Wheelersburg, Ohio
Ellen Degeneres, why isn't she on the list??? I think she has been very influential this past year

Posted by LILY YANG in BEI JING
Rain ,,,all the love give to you!!

Posted by Your Name in Your City
Your comment

Hillary Rodham Clinton should top the list--for her principles, guts, wisdom and vision for America and the rest of the world.

Benazir Bhutto--for her courage and single-minded purpose to save Pakistan from the throes of a fascist military regime; and, like Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino of the Philippines, for giving her life in the process.

Osama bin Laden--for his misplaced religiosity that borders on fanaticism and sheer lunacy that, surprisingly, has forced the Superpowers to respect, even if grudgingly, the ethnicity of his (Osama's) fellow Muslims and other cultural minorities, as well as the vision they stand for. If Osama & Company would just give the world a breathing spell from their "terroristic" acts, and try their hands at being peace brokers (all must admit the folly and stupidity of war), then history would be much kinder to them--and the world a much peaceful place to live in, for us, our children, grandchildren, and the generations yet to come.

And, too, Manny Pacquiao must be included--for showing to the world that a Filipino has got a big fighting heart that no white (European/American) or black (African) man, Mexican or any Asian world boxing champion wannabe can ever damper (and yet retain his spirituality and humility).

And finally, the long-suffering Filipino people--who are showing signs that a second wind of political activism is in the offing, and that a real People Power (of the 1986 cachet of authentincity) is bound to give a despot masquerading as a democratic ruler a dose of her own medicine.

Posted by jennifer potenciano in manila, philippines
Your comment

Your comment

Hillary Rodham Clinton should top the list--for her principles, guts, wisdom and vision for America and the rest of the world.

Posted by Janis in Manila
Britney spears!

Posted by Melissa in Wilmington, NC
Perez Hilton!

Posted by donald henriquez in new york
Madonna

Posted by Amy in Malaysia
Rain should be on the list. He deserved it!! :) He's very talented.

Posted by Andrew in Statesboro
Madonna, Britney Spears, Christian Siriano, Anna Sui, Agyness Deyn.

primarily AGYNESS DEYN! I mean, c'mon. She's the hottest thing right now. And hopefully will be for a good while.

Posted by maria in iceland
barack obama hillary clinton miley cyrus tiger woods chris rock

Posted by Cyd in ABQ
Stephenie Meyer-The most amazing novelist ever!

Posted by Kelly in Littleton, Colorado
Mike Huckabee!

Posted by Paul in NYC
Hillary Clinton, NUMBER ONE and our next President of the United States of America

Posted by soo.jee in seoul . korea
the most popular korea singer and actor "RAIN , ji hoon JUNG " we love Rain ~~!!^^

Posted by cutebi83@rainvietnam in Vietnam
I voted for Rain as our Clouds' Rain( real nameJung Ji Hoon) is conquering a new challenged battle. He is trying his best to prove a good image as a Asian actor and singer in the world market. Whether the result is a success or failure, I also highly appreciate his efforts as when you do your utmost, you can consider your performance as a successful one. Endless effort!!I He is our Jung Ji Hoon

Posted by Anne Marie Gagnon in New York City
100% Hillary-on the key issues of this century, including the rights of women, human,family and chilren's rights,healthcare and the protection of the less priveleged, she has been a leader ahead of her time of these issues that others, most notably this year, Benazir Bhutto, have courageously fought and died for.

Posted by Jennifer in Singapore
Rain's is my choice...AT 26, he had influenced many.... ;) Rain, Mr Jung Ji Hoon should be in the TOP listing.... NO 1!

Posted by Your Name in Your City
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Posted by Dr. Barbara McFarland in Cincinnati, Ohio
Hillary is my number one choice!!

Posted by tuliplilac (shirley) in Singapore
RAIN Jung Ji Hoon. He is a young Korean superstar with lots of talents, tenacity, drive to succeed & soar in the world of entertainment ! He definitely deserves all my votes.. Love Rain & clouds ~

Posted by Linnea in Orem UT
TOP 5: 1. Stephenie Meyer 2. Steven Colbert 3. Ellen 4. Walt Disney 5. John Stewart

Posted by panny in chicago
PEREZ PEREZ PEREZ! he is sweet and terribly funny. i adore him.

he started out as just a blogger, now he rules the internet world.

Posted by in Your City
Your comment

Posted by Bob in Iowa City
Paul Ehrlich, Joel Osteen, John Edwards, Carl Hiaasen, Dave Barry, Al Gore

Posted by Lou in Albuquerque
Stephenie Meyer has written the first book I have ever wanted to read twice--TWILIGHT!

Posted by Andrea Kool-Tucker in Columbus OH
President Bill Clinton, Senator HILLARY Clinton, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Al Gore & John Edwards are ALL HERE TO BETTER OUR WORLD!

Posted by katy in toronto
singer rain!

Posted by Rupert in Bavaria
Warka

Posted by Anonymous in anon
4Chan, Weegee, Moot and Hal Turner

Posted by Cynthia in Detroit
Stephenie Meyer is the woman! Twilight, New Moon & Eclipse--you can't read these books fast enough!

Posted by Paulette in Artesia
The author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the decade!

Posted by may in china
Rain ! FIGHTING!!! !

Posted by Jessell in Philippines
My choice is "RAIN" cuz he gives his fans hope & inspiration!

Posted by Gerlie in Philippines
Rain is my first choice bcuz he has an incredible talent!

Posted by Jessennie in Sacramento, California
I was captivated by his dance moves! Definitely I would choose "Rain" (Jung Ji-Hoon)

Posted by Brian in Philippines
My idol "Rain" of course, he has taken the whole world by storm!

Posted by maverick in san antonio
madonna !!!! would get my vote she has remained an influential force to be reconed with throughout her 25 year riegn in pop coulture tackling charts breaking records defying the idea of ageism she is an artist,she is political she is a business woman and sooo much more and deserves her props

go madonna

Posted by KM in USA
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN,RAIN !

Posted by cindy in castro valley
Hillary Clinton!!! No fancy talks, JUST SOLUTION. Hillary Clinton speaks for me.

Posted by Elizabeth in New York
Barack Obama is my pick for the most influential person. He transcends politics and has brought a whole new generation into the political spectrum. I have never seen a politician that I feel speaks directly to me. Senator Obama does. That is why I have been volunteering and working for him for the past six months.

Posted by Sheldon in Bozeman MT
Ron Paul

Posted by Juan in Ningbo
love rain

Posted by Shelty Mother in Trinidad, Colorado
Your comment HILLARY CLINTON is my hero because SHE WILL BRING THIS COUNTRY BACK TO HARMONY .. ..... MilitaryBrat that has been brought up listening to the world events, doesn't belong to a radical religion, and wants to help the less affluent citizens. Where is the 800 DONATION NUMBER for people who don't have intenet access ???... GO HILLARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Mary in Algonquin, IL
Mike Huckabee 100%

Posted by GJ DOE in GARFIELD NJ
HILLARY CLINTON

Posted by Suzy in Your City
Your comment Mike Huckabee is the best! Vote Huckabee!

Posted by Sandra in Zaragoza (Spain)
1-Stephenie Meyer, she is a fabulouse writer, the best. 2-Laura Gallego, other incredible spanish writer. 3-Max Iglesias, an spanish handsome actor. 4-Hugo Silva, other fantastic spanish actor. 5-Miley Cyrus, a very good singer.

Posted by Madonna Fan in NYC
Madonna, Madonna, Madonna.

Here 2 unreleased Madonna songs at:

KEEP THE TRANCE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4-uZaMqnt4

and the song REVENGE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwBYGy7SKG0

ENJOY!

Posted by Cloud Yun in USA
Of course all are excellent people but my votes go to RAIN, a young Korean man at age 25 who has influenced and inspired so many. Rain has incredible talent as a singer/dancer/actor, it is always amazing to watch him performing on the stage or acting in the movie/TV drama. But Rain's success does not only rely on his talent. His success is due to his "endless effort, endless endurance, endless modesty" since his very young age. He inspired his fans especially the young generation by taking tough challenges one after another with no fear. No one is perfect but Rain shows that one can make endless effort moving towards perfect . We know that Rain will become the whole world's Rain because he's still working so hard despite the huge success he's achived today. We love Rain and will always support him unconditionally.

Posted by hyecha beck in MN
I love Rain ^____^

Posted by Sam in Wilkes-Barre
Honestly, the most influential person to me is Stephenie Meyer.

Posted by Sabel in Philippines
Britney spears! Inspite of all the odds in her life, she remain strong.

Posted by Taylor in Chicago
Why is an Internet blogger higher than Nelson Mandela? Something is seriously wrong with the world.

Posted by Jessica in Streamwood
You should have added Pete Wentz and Fall Out Boy, they're trying to help out the world a lot. Plus, Patrick Stump can do a lot, he's just awesome.

Who's not hot this year or at all? Ashlee Simpson, for that matter, none of the Simpsons' are hot at all. They shouldn't be even musicians or anything like that.

1.Pete Wentz. 2.Fall Out Boy 3.Rain 4.Tim Burton 5.Johnny Depp

Posted by Sharon in Detroit, Michigan
Hiliary Clinton. If this women becomes the next President of the United States. It will be an historical event. This country is ready for a change...a change in gender as our commander and chief.

Posted by Megan in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
I just can't believe that Perez Hilton is, so far, higher on the list than Nelsen Mandela...that says a lot about society (and none of it is good). Humanitarians, world leaders, activists, THEY should be high up on the list..not media freakshows.

Posted by Jessica in Beverly Hills
Shakira should be nominated

Posted by Kathy Poldy in Dayton, Ohio
Women everywhere can get their inspiration from Hillary Clinton. She can debate any issue, at any time. I watched her on Mad Money and was amazed at how she could articulate the economic issues facing our country. On every issue, she is clear, and knowledgeable. There is not another candidate with her broad knowledge of world and domestic issues.

Posted by kaleigh hess in winter garden FL
I think that Stephany Meyer is the person that inspired me the most. She was a single mother and now she is a writer. She has brought a new series that i am hooked to. She has a briliant mind and because of her I am in love with the "TWILIGHT" series.

Posted by Sheila Bragg in Columbus, Ohio
Angelina joilie.....why isn't she there? With her being an ambassador for the UN, all of her charity works, and contributions to those in need. And then the fact she is a mother of four, pregnant and a working mother. She is an inspiration to women everywhere.

Posted by mycoinwastossed in in the air
Ellen Page.

Posted by Nick in Boston
Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Angelina Jolie, Simon Cowell, Ryan Seacrest, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Rictchie, Paris Hilton,

Posted by Anderson in Rio de Janeiro- Brazil
Britney Spears- 100%

Posted by Anamaria in Sweden
Al Pacino, because one look at him and you're lost forever! Seriously, he's a great actor, one of the best of all times. I'm not sure if he deserves this, cause I don't really know how big of a deal this "award" is... Anyway, just give him another Oscar ;P

Posted by Sihle in Cape Town
I'd say Britney Spears. She's had a rough year. Image tarnished etc but the world still wants more. Can't deny it - the girl still has alot of influence. Amazing really.

Posted by Aaron in Auckland
Clinton, Choi KJ, Park ji sung, Ron, PAUL

Posted by sarah in dublin, ireland
barack obama

Posted by Lori in White
Hillary Clinton.

she's worked harder against more obstacles than many I've seen suggested

Posted by nat- in mexico. qro
1.- federer 2.- obama 3.- clinton 4.-tiger woods 5.-

Posted by Kat in Denver
Ellen, Prince Charles, Oprah, Hillary, Bono U2

Posted by Marissa in Californa
should have included;; THE JONAS BROTHERS!

top 5! Mike Huckabee, Oprah, Larry King, Miley Cyrus, Bush!

Posted by QDwg in Hong Kong, China
Vote Rain for sure. From a ordinary Korean guy in 2002 to becoming an Asian popular actor and singer in 2005 (His hit song "It's raining "is well-known among almost everyone) and then now he is a Hollywood actor. His effort and hard work is beyond words to describe. Rain Rain the best! He is the best choice to be on the list! Trust me!

Posted by Roy Rustomji in Toromto. Ontario, CANADA
Your comment: President of Iran (Persia).

Couldn't be bullied by threats from USA and other Western lap-dogs of usa.