I think what always inspires me about John is that he wore his heart on his sleeve. He was outspoken but he was brutally honest. He was fiery but also passionate. His passion and his honesty, whether it was manifested in his lyrics, his writings or the various interviews he did, are an example to everybody. He also inspired his peers and helped to shape a completely new generation's outlook on life, peace and love.
That's what I miss about him. If he were alive today, collecting his pension at the age of 68, I'm sure he would be a very vocal critic of the war in Iraq. At the same time I'm sure he'd be making great music.