Beer Brewing, astronomy, airplanes.
Wolfmother, White Stripes, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Raconteurs.
Too much!
Science fiction (future reality)
My parents, Burt Rutan, and anyone who has strapped their ass to a rocket and launched themselves into space. I highly admire the bravery of all the astronauts and other star voyagers of the world that have put their lives on the line for the sake of scientific discovery (serious balls).