I would love to be Jane Goodall...the woman who spent the lion's share of her life in the forest studying chimpanzees. Even as a very young child, I had always imagined doing this, and when I first learned of Jane's work....I was instantly in awe....and quite jealous at the same time, to tell the truth.
Ever since I could say the word 'chimp', I asked for one from Santa every single Christmas, without fail. I still have issues with Santa about that.

"Curious George" was my favorite children's book...I read every one I could get my hands on. Yep, I was 'chimpy girl'.
Growing up, I eventually had two monkeys as pets...a spider and squirrel monkey....my parent's feeble attempts to placate me...but I wasn't falling for it. lol. I did adore my pet monkeys, but my facination with chimps always remained.
It was through her work we now know that chimpanzees use tools, engage in war, etc. Incredible life...facinating subject.