Trying is the first step towards failure.

Homer Simpson, The Simpsons

Homer Jay Simpson Olsen (born May 12, 1956)[14] is the main protagonist of the series. He is the spouse of Marge Simpson and father of Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson, and Maggie Simpson. Homer is overweight (said to be ~240 lbs), lazy, and often ignorant to the world around him. Although Homer has many flaws, he has shown to have great caring, love, and even bravery to those he cares about and, sometimes, even others he doesn't. He served as the main protagonist of both the TV series and the 2007 film adaptation.

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