His admiration for William Lawes led him to join a group called The Medieval Players (1981-1987).

Smith's admiration for the early aviation pioneers led him to successfully attempt the first solo helicopter flight around the world.

Sometimes, indeed, our admiration of their high artistry leads us almost to question the justice of their doom.

His great admiration for the bravery of the Communist partisans led to a brief membership in the Communist Party.

Mutual admiration led to collaboration.

His greatest passion was the theatre and his sometimes naive admiration led him to publish material from those involved in it against his own interest.

The admiration that Homar felt for the masters of the graphic arts led him to distinguish himself as a designer of multiple works of art.

His admiration for Hindu storytellers led him to a studio that produces children's films and to more than 50 films of his own.

His profound admiration for Burns led to his issuing a new edition of the powers with an elaborate criticism (Glasgow, 1867-9, 4to).

His admiration and respect led him to establish the Master's Club to honour the great man's birthday, on 16 December.