One of the [person or people]

[queux]

Is it alright to say
You are one of the person I look up to.

Or
You are one of the people I look up to.


Thanks..

[esltutor]

"One of the people" is correct.

There are some cases when you could say "one of the persons" (note: plural), but this is usually in some sort of legal context, such as a contract.

Debra
http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com

[queux]

Thanks Debra.