Is Murray a hero?

Why not, J?

(suit yourself!)

Neither - I don't think of young men in that way! (Actually, I don't think of any men in that way any more. Now, when Gregory Peck was young...,)

What way? Does it have to be sex? I can still appreciate a beautiful man. I would hope I will always be able to.

To get back to the original thread. I don't consider him to be hero, he is famous sportsman. Remember Boris Becker? We in Germany see and hear a lot about him and his life since he won all those tournaments has not made such good reading in the papers. I hope for Murray's sake that he can hold on to some basic common sense and not regard himself as a hero. Life afterwards can be hard although the money must help.

I can't choose between Federer, Andy and Rafa...so I'll have all three.
I do think Andy's smile is gorgeous. And no, not heroes, but hugely inspiring champions, deserving of admiration.

How about we do a deal, soop - you can keep Federer and Rafa - I'll have Andy!
No, not a hero, but a very talented young man who will no doubt inspire other youngsters. Good for him!

He is on the news now - smiling and chatting to the many people who have turned out to support him. Good for them and him (I still wouldn't use the term hero).

He is invariably good with the children who ask for his autograph at Wimbledon. So is Djokovic - both good lads.

Butty seeing as you asked so nicely, I'll think about it.

I shall report you to Mr. Soop!

Greatnan ...thought you were my mate...

I think he has worked very hard to achieve his success and that is admirable but if I had to choose who to sit next to in the pub it wouldn't be Andy I'm afraid. There would be no contest for me - it would be Federer every time!