There is a part of our psyche that identifies with the forlorn artist. Also their idolization might stem from fear of death or, if the artist was especially talented, a sadness from loss of artistic beauty.
Liam Neeson. Seriously that guy is a freakin sex pot, but apparently I'm the only one who thinks so. And since I'm bi, I gotta say Kristen Bell is the hottest chick out there right now.