Paul David Hewson, better known as Bono, is a musician, venture capitalist, businessman and activist. Bono is best known for being the lead singer of the rock band U2 and a social activist for Africa. Bono previously said: "Celebrity is a currency, so I wanted to use mine effectively." As a result, some projects that Bono co-founded include Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa (DATA), EDUN, ONE Campaign and Product Red. Additionally, Bono was awarded Person of the Year in 2005, knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Bono was born on May 10, 1960 in North Dublin, Ireland. His mother, Iris Hewson (née Rankin), was Protestant and his father, Brendan Robert "Bob" Hewson, was Catholic. Bono had an older brother named Norman Robert Hewson. As a result, Bono grew up in a very different family. Bono had a difficult childhood; he was only 14 when his mother died of a brain aneurysm while at his grandfather's funeral. Many of U2's songs are about the passing of his mother. Some of the songs include "I Will Follow", "Mofo", "Out of Control", "Lemon" and "Tomorrow". In 1975 he began dating Alison Stewart, his future wife. Alison and Bono had four children together, Jordan, Memphis Eve, Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q and John Abraham. Paul attended high school at Mount Temple High School, where he was one of the most popular kids. In class he always joked, like the typical class clown. Bono became friends with a group called "The Lypton Village". He is said to have been nicknamed "Bono Vox" by his friend Gavin Friday, a member of Lypton Village. Bono initially disliked the nickname; however, when he learned that it translated to “beautiful voice,” he accepted it. Since... middle of the paper...... he helps the less fortunate in Africa and through his support of various organizations. Furthermore, Bono definitely has passion for the work he does and for the people. For example, he has said that he wants to eradicate AIDS in Africa by 2015. He is also very passionate about his band and his fans to make sure they have the best show possible. Bono illustrates his emotional intelligence through his empathy for the less fortunate and consequently organizes fundraisers and creates organizations to help them. Bono also demonstrates self-confidence while singing as the lead singer of U2 and on the boards of his organizations. Bono demonstrates authenticity; he is very outspoken about his beliefs and believes that it is up to people who are able to help others. Finally, Bono uses creativity both in his career with U2 and in his philanthropic efforts and in the ways he tries to raise money for charities..