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Discover the Most Influential Man of 2009
Who are the most influential men of 2009? After more than half a million votes from AM readers, AskMen.com has the answer, and it’s on our list of The Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009. The men of the Top 49 span multiple industries and countries; through their achievements, both personal and professional, they have inspired everyday guys in a variety of ways. They’re the men we look to as role models, and history will remember them as those who best embodied the way men aspired to live in 2009.
In 2006, George Clooney appeared at the top of this list. 2007 was David Beckham's year, and in 2008, Barack Obama came in at No. 1. So, who had the biggest influence on men in 2009? Your first step toward discovering the Most Influential Man of 2009 is to start here, with No. 49.
I am truly honored to be in such an illustrious group and feel particularly proud to represent the diverse and hard working restaurant and hospitality industry. AskMen.com's avid readers seem to have their fingers on the pulse.
Mario Batali Celebrity Chef
It is an honor to be named one of the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009. I would like to thank all the AskMen.com readers for voting for me.
Kobe Bryant NBA Star
I have received a lot of awards over the last 10 years, but to be voted by the fans as one of the most influential men on Askmen.com is truly an honor. Thank you all very much for you votes and support.
Dana White President, UFC
Thanks to everyone who supported me -- what a great honor. I feel a bit overwhelmed, but very flattered! Thank you so much. I always try and remind myself when times are hard, that life is really very simple: What we put in is what we get out. Oh, and the giving has got to exceed the taking. God bless and thanks again.
Bear Grylls Survivalist, Discovery Channel
It is a great honor to be named one of the most influential men of the year by AskMen.com and I want to thank all the fans that voted for me.
Sidney Crosby NHL Star
I am totally blown away by this selection. Looking at prior lists -- and understanding who I am on this list with -- is humbling and just plain spectacular.
Gary Vaynerchuk Online Wine Critic
It's interesting how drinking, smoking and carousing wins the race today, no offense to President Obama and Mr. Bolt.
Matthew Weiner Mad Men & Don Draper Creator
I am humbled and honored to have been selected as one of 2009's Top 49 Most Influential Men. It's incredible to be included among such an esteemed list.
Manny Pacquiao Six-Division World Champion Boxer
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