How do we love Nick? Let us count the ways ..
Here are some reasons why we love Nick. Want to add your loving praises here? Getta holda me and I will add to the lovefest.

Thank you to the fans that have contributed thus far ~ I loved reading and posting your responses. They made me feel all squishy inside :D

"That's hard to actually express in words. Do I *really* "love" him, or is it some sort of infatuation (that's lasted for 20 years)? How could I love someone I've never even met, much less really know anything about on a personal level?
I first fell in love with Nick when I saw him in the Save A Prayer video. I was instantly mesmerized by the music, the lyrics, the beauty of the exotic scenery. And, oh yeah, that amazing, dazzling *SMILE*! I made it a point to find out everything I could about the band who'd accomplished such incredible music, and in the process, I became quite smitten with Nick. I was in a pretty bad marriage. Nick became my escape. I wrote letters to him nearly every night after my husband had gone to bed while I stayed up watching MTV in the hopes that another Duran Duran video would come on and bring a little ray of sunshine into my world. In essence, those letters to Nick became the closest thing I've really ever had to a journal or diary. Nick was not an unreachable, unattainable super celebrity to me, he was my confidante, my best friend, my solace. Well, him and my stuffed Ewok from Return of the Jedi, which I had taken to sleeping with every night (I've still got the Ewok, too, by the way - I tend to hang on to what I love, I guess)...
Somewhere, somehow, I found the strength to step out of the dream I'd created around Nick and start to live my life in a meaningful way. I got out of the abusive marriage and started to grow up. I still loved Duran Duran and Nick, but they became less of a focal point in my life. I missed seeing them in concert when they hit my hometown at the very height of Duran-mania (my husband was too cheap to buy tickets for us!), but I saw them in 88 or 89 (forget the date, which has been torn off the ticket stub) and again in November of 93. Shortly after that, I met my current husband and started the life I'd dared to dream of about 10 years before. Duran passed out of my daily existence and I found myself oddly surprised to discover that a truly beautiful and touching song that was played in memory of a friend (Ordinary World) was yet another Duran masterpiece.
I didn't think of them much between 94 and 04, or if I did, it was only with a vague sense of curiosity about where they were now. Then, in the middle of January, my husband (who knew of my special love for Save A Prayer) put a copy of the video on my computer desktop as a special surprise. Curiosity got the better of me and I started searching on the Internet for some recent news and/or pics about Nick. Imagine my utter shock and amazement to find that the original 5 had reunited, written new songs, and had recently toured the States (where in the world had I been that I didn't know this?!). Not only that, but they had booked a concert in San Antonio (about an hour and a half away from me here in Austin), and that would happen in just over 2 weeks! Nothing short of a life-threatening emergency involving one of my children could have kept me away from that show! I found a ticket on EBay, dug through my mom's closet to find my old black satin Duran jacket, loaded my camera with film, gassed up the car and I was on my way to a chance-of-a-lifetime experience. It was everything I'd always hoped it would be. I got to watch the show from about 5 rows from the stage, positioned right in front of Nick. What elegance, what poise, what incredible unearthly beauty that man posesses, especially when he smiles...
I had read fan encounter stories, and something made me decide to crochet him a bright pink, fuzzy scarf - not having any real idea how or even if I'd manage to be able to give it to him. My chance came at the end of the show - during the wait between the last song and the encore, I noticed a small space *right at the front of the stage* where nobody else was standing. It was on the side of the stage where they walked on and off the stage. I stood there during the encore, and as he was walking offstage, shaking the hands of his fans, I waved the scarf at him saying something inane like "I made this for you, Nick..." He took it, smiled as it unfurled, then put it around his neck. *That's* why I love Nick - that moment right there. That moment I'd waited 20 years for. No matter how ridiculous or silly that gift might have been, at that moment, he made a fan feel good by smiling and putting it on. I'm looking forward to what the next 20 years will bring..." --Tani, Rhodiva # Infinity

"I love Nick in many ways, first and formost, his eyes. They're mysterious windows to his ever growing,complex soul. Then, his lips, kissably soft, and intimate.
And of course his personality and the way he potrays himself and his sence of style.
And of course,Nick the most wonderful and loving man any one would know." --DuranMistress

"Um...
Cuz he's more cuddly in bed than a body pillow. With the added benefit that he doesn't carry mites.
Oh yeah, and body pillows don't giggle. That's their one drawback." --Mistress Harpo

"It's his smile. Definitely his smile." --Violet

"This is so hard. I'd say his eyes they are just amazing. Also that gorgeous smile of his thats kinda cheeky. He is just amazing ok I love everything about him."--kayz

"10. he looks good in make-up
09. his sense of fashion
08. he has great hands
07. he can make a pink suit look good
06. lavender hair (that matched his eyes to boot)
05. he's a synth wizard
04. his sense of humour is absolutely wicked
03. he's got rapier sharp wit
02. he's got some fabulous quotes
01. he's the king of aesthetics "--technicolour dreams

"why oh why do i love nick?
i won't use some corny shtick
to explain away my desire
for this man that i admire
instead i can only use a turn
of phrase to explain why i yearn
to be in the presence of him
making me twist to his every whim
you see on the day nick was born
late of day or early in the morn
when he was but a second old
it was decided to break the
mould!" --translucentjezebel

"What I love about Nick is whenever he talks he always sounds so interesting and he is just a genius.
He is a fantastic keyboard player, no-one does it like him!" --FallenAngel

"I was quite young when Nick entered my life (12 years old). But, boy does that man know how to make an impression. Actually, his music entered my life prior to any images of him. We didn't have MTv at home yet and so, I would have to wait to see what I was missing.
Then, one day while at my Dad's house (he had just gotten MTv), I see this tuft of orange hair slide across the television. The image was accompanied by the familiar vocals "Please, please tell me now..." I looked up and lost my heart. From that moment on, I dedicated many a waking hour into finding out all I could about this beautiful creature with the orange hair and striking green eyes!
It would seem the more I learned about him, the more my infatuation grew. Nick really was/is the first love of my life. Even if it is one-sided, it doesn't make it any less of a reality of my past.
His beautiful spirit, love of his fans, dedication to perfection and even his ever-evolving style and appearance makes him wonderful. I look forward to my moment in the light of the green eyes of Mr. Rhodes. It will be, by far, one of the most memorable moments of my life." --xray girl

"Nick is
- pink, lavender, green
- flashes of cameras, glossy magazines
- abstract art
- walking along Paris streets in the rain
- old books smelling of dust
- Polaroid pictures scattered on the floor
- lipstick kisses on the paper
- sounds of piano dissolving in the evening mist
- ancient ruins twined with wild grape
- brown tendrils in blonde hair
- frayed golden chain, brilliant necklace on black velvet
- mole on the cheek
- Ultravox - Mr. X
- Merlot
- Dorian Gray
- red roses in porcelain vase
- Ann Rice
- silk suits, boas, leather jackets
- late spring" --Lady Xanax

"I think Nick is a reflection of all that is interesting about me (and I'm sure other Nickolites will say the same about themselves)... my creative self, the dreamer in me, the crazy cynic who enjoys hot and cold drinks, dark and light clothing, atmospheric and dancey music. He makes it cool to have diverse tastes. He does what he likes even and especially if it contravenes convention, and that's something I really admire too. :-)" --julesjansen

"Nick, your brillance never ceases to amaze me. I look at you and thank God for being so generous when he created you...you are so talented and you inspire me in so many ways.
Thank you for loving what u do, & for sharing your creativity with us,on so many different levels. You've always stayed true to Duran Duran & kept it alive & you somehow managed to take DD in a new direction, constantly evolving & always finding a new way to express yourself artisticly.
Duran Duran has brought me so much happiness throughout the years, your music inspires me, heals my heart & touches me deeply . When I'm at your concerts I feel alive & free & those are pricless moments in my life. Thank you for that .
Nick, I must admit, everytime I see your smile it always makes me smile because its beautiful, its genuine & sincere & I adore it. I'm always in awe of how handsome & talented you are. I totally love your sense of style... NOBODY wears pink as good as you do... Nobody.
I hope that someday I'll get an opportunity to meet you & tell you this face to face, but until then I just wanna thank you for all the years of happiness you've brought me, I adore you immensely, & I wish you all the happiness in the world. I'm sending lots of Hugs & Kisses your way. God Bless u."
Lots of Love,
Teri G. Wienholz
aka
Duraneegrl

"1....hes witty and intelligent
2....hes funny
3....he has the most amazing eyes,mouth and hair
4...great style
5....he has had much success outside duran
6......HES JUST ONE SEXY BITCH WITH A WICKED SENSE OF HUMOUR!!
in no particular order!!
there were more reasons but the list would be too long" --Miss Nick

"how can you not love nick? i mean, just LOOK at him!" --noodle

"Coz he's a straight guy who's not afraid to be artistic and wear makeup! He is also very intelligent, and I always found it funny that his vocabulary is so much further beyond the Idiotic critics that tried to paint Duran as shallow and superficial. Nick is very articulate, and is a master synthesist. His melodies are sometimes buried in the mix, but I can hear them. One of my biggest insperations to play music." --LoveDoubleDs

"He's just class isnt he?! the ultimate rock star, he may have calmed down a bit in recent years but he knows how to live and how to work the media so he's always in the public eye. back in the 80s he behaved just how I think rock stars should, over the top and like a diva, you never knew what he would look like from one day to the next, he kept you guessing and never let himself be pictured looking any less than perfect. Plus he seems to be the perfect Dad as well!" --GodonEarth2004

"When I was growing up and first saw Duran Duran, I was drawn to Nick - maybe because he just seemed different (and as a teenager, I could really relate to that). And then he smiled.
I mean, how could anyone refuse that gorgeous smile?
I did give my obsession up when he married Julianne, though. I ripped his posters from my wall and put ones up of John instead. I was so furious! I was 16 and I guess all my hopes of Nick coming and rescuing me from my boring little town and boring little school and taking me off to see Sri Lanka and the rest of the world were dashed. Like I said, I was 16. I remember crying for two days straight and my mother was flabbergasted because she just couldn't figure it out.
Anyway, I had my own personal falling out with Duran Duran, shortly after the Big Thing album, and was not much of a very good fan until I'd heard they'd reunited. And then I finally got to see them live (didn't get a chance when I was younger, thanks to living in the middle of nowhere). And there was Nick, and he hadn't aged a day and he was standing behind his keyboards... and there it was. That smile.
Blew me away all over again.
And my hubby didn't mind that the whole night, I was chanting "NICK! NICK! NICK!"
The green eyes are nice, too - a lot of why I liked Nick is because I have red hair and green eyes, too (well he did have red hair for awhile and it's STILL my favorite color of his) and I think as a teen growing up in a town full of dark-haried tan people and being called all sorts of names for looking different, I just felt like Nick was my soulmate at the time.
And wow... I didn't know I was going to type this much. I LOVE NICK! Can 'ya tell? *G*" --Robin Robin DD

"I've never tried to pin down the reasons I love Mr. Rhodes. Now that I've been put to it, I've been able to come up with a list of reasons. And not just a list of reasons, but a list that can be separated into categories and sub sets.
In the interest of keeping to the point, however, I'll keep it as succinct as possible.
IN THE BEGINNING:
That hair, those lips, those eyes, that brilliant heartmelting grin.
AND THEN:
The multi-talent, the appreciation for his fans, the apparent beauty of the soul (described to me by those who have met him personally). And that brillian, heartmelting grin.
IN OTHER WORDS...
...the man has substance and beauty both inside and out." --AlannahJoy

"Let's see....
his voice
his eyes
his mouth
you wouldn't have to stand on a chair to be on eye level with him
his talent
his style" --Laurie7609

"I`m unsure how to be specific-Nick for being Nick,does that cover it all?His looks,his style,his characteristics e.t.c." --barbarellario6

"Well I am Duran Duran fan since 1982.Yes cos I live too far from them in Thailand and back there we don't have MTV.So I only listen to them from radio station(nite spot)maybe around late 1981.And I really like their music,I like the cool sounds of keyboard&synthesizer.And later when I first saw their pics in magazine in 1982(thai edition)I was like OMG he's so gorgious.I feel like he's my big brother.*My friend have John Taylor as her brother and I have Nick as my brother.*We went on hunt of the magazine from US at the old book shop.Back there if they can't sale any magazine they will rip only the headline of the title send back and the rest of the mag still great.We've got some 16 magazines,Tiger Beat etc and we are not enough.We went to japanese book shop and saw so many interesting book and mags and we want to buy them all but we don't have enough money cos we're student.So I bought some books and mags in japanese but I can't read any japanese.But those pics&paper quality are great.We have a chance too see their videos together and those make me so much more obcess of the band.I kept collecting their pics,read their article and follow their works like a normal teen and I wish one day I'll have a chance to see them live.I found that Nick like films,art,photographs etc and I think that's very cool.And when he produce Kajagoogoo.I think he has so many talent and I'm so prond of him.
It's hard to find about their news here.But everytime I heard that they will release their album.I'll very excited and have to wait for my record shop to imported those.And in 1994 I heard a very good news.Duran Duran in Bangkok 6 April,1994.I'm so very excited.I've got my ticket on the 2nd row but when they started look like everyone running from their seat including me.I run to the left side to see Nick as close as I can.Yes I lean to the stage at John feet(he was wearing Kilt too)but all I can see is Nick.I can't remember how many times I keep on saying(shouting) "Nick I luv you".He saw and doing the earthing and smile.A very very sweet smile*Still remembered the back of his music sheet.I his hand writing say"I'm f***ing brillent"LOL.It's true.But back there I don't know anything about "follow the band" *well in a good way just for their pics and autographs.*Don't have any info about their flight or anything so I don't have any pics of them.*kicked myself*
And times pass by.I still have some of their poster on my wall and bought every albums of them.Even they changed their members a few times.I silenly thanks god everytime that my Nick still in the band.I'm so proud of him,my brother.He still around keep doing his works.
And in late 2000 or early 2001 I found LK message board on internet.I decided to join in October 19, 2001 and I'm so addicted to this message board.And I'm so excited about the reunion.And in 2002 Nick has side project with Stephen Duffy "the Devils" I'm so excited and can't wait to have this album.
I have a chance to see them live again in 2003.This time is very special,my dream come true.They're back together "the original 5"
This time I have to fly to Singapore to see them.I think maybe I can meet them at the airport so I waiting for them there.Some journalists asked me for some interview after knowing that I fly from Bangkok just to see Duran Duran.I waiting for them at the airport til almost 1am.Finally they arrive.I have a chance to take so many pictures and have his autograph.(I brought the Devils sleeve)I went to their gig and I'm back to 13 again.LOL.After the gig I have a chance to go to the after show party at Brithish High Comm resident.So I have a chance to take their pics again and with my Nick.*His hair is so soft and I have a chance to hold his sholder.*evil grins*
Now I'm waiting for their new album like every duranies.I hope I'll have a chance to see them again.*crosses fingers*" --staybeautiful666

"Well, Nick is my favorite cause he's little and cute and he's always got some hot chic on his arm:lol Plus he's incredibly talented, arty, and fashionable and has always been soooo nice when I have met him...." --BretM

" Because he is SEXY AS HELL, BRILLIANT, DELICIOUS and the SWEETEST and ADORABLE man on this PLANET! :D
The times I have met him, he was always amazing and so nice and personable" --RhodesParadise81

" my mom told me i should like him.
okay, for real, i think the first time i heard his voice, (i was like 12), it was the first time i felt like i wanted to have sex (really, i'm crazy!). his byoonaful green eyes, his juicy lips, his hella gorgeous smile....and to me, (others may disagree), he's such an awesome musician! all of that in ONE man?!?!?! geezah!
can i get an AMEN???" --nickemeu

" Nick is the heart of Duran, I seriously think he is the one who has kept the flame going all of these years, not Simon!" --durancrzy

"I agree with the post directly above me. Nick is my favorite (current) member of Duran because he's got the vision. Plus, so much talent and wit, he's created such great music with Warren, and he's without fail been nice to me the times that I've met him." --CucFan

"he just is [my favorite member of Duran Duran]. I have many reasons but the #1 reason aside from his striking beauty is he was nice to me when I met him and had to ask who he was. Now, that's a man, baby!" --Glamour Tiger Baby Junkie

"His charm, wit and style makes his beauty" --rose d hiver

"I love his wit, intelligence and strive to always have class, to achieve personal style and confidence. He has all that. Everything in his carriage says what he is about: Art, style, persuit of avant garde ideas, the deconstruction of old notions....
Or maybe its just that killer smile
(...and that cute sexy squeal he lets out sometimes):b" --Arcana Vamp

" Oh WOW.....Nick is the WHOLE package of what a man should be.... BEAUTY, TALENT, SOPHISTICATION, BRAINS, CLASS, .... I could go on forever.....
Why I love this man so much?..... everything & what my twin said.....JUST LOOK AT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is life!!! I just want to just put him on a shelf in my house & dust him & admire him everyday!!!!!!" --alyssa rhodes

" Nick is Great ! i'ts my fave since the 80's.. i love also Simon John Andy and Roger .. but nick is the man that i want to know, i want to be , i think that worldwould better with Nick.. and for the artist that he is.." --Vale Xia

"I love Nick because he is Nick. He is original, different, and unique. He is very talented and plays his instrument well, and takes pride in his appearence, always turning out immaculate. He seems to work extremely hard and appears to be a very nice person, with a great personality. He is also extremeley good looking!" --twizzle