I like him too; however, there's nothing wrong with machismo. Machismo is just another word for manliness, and there's smart manliness and dumb manliness. We desperately need more smart manliness in this world.

Tony Leung is not only a great actor but when he was younger he was a PRETTY BOY. The first film I saw him in was "The Lover" directed by Anaund set in Indo-China in the 1920's It was an English language film about a Chinese businessman falling in love with a very young french schoolgirl. I've never forgotten the film or him. It was based on a semi autographical story by Marguirte Duras. I'm so glad you included him in your list.

Are you SURE you're straight?

I hear you, though. I hear you. (rrrRRRRRrrrrr!)

Women Who Think?

Sexiest Man Alive?

Broadsheet (aka, bra-sheet)

Where's the exclusive stuff for men? (I'm gay, so check the attitude before you reply.)

Can we get a little love for Seth Rogen? Just a little?

Don't forget Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart!

Sorry, but my reactions to your picks ranged from "who?" to "meh" to "what on earth were they thinking?" I guess it's too late for a do-over this year, so here are some suggestions for next year:

1. Ben Browder. Yeah, I know Farscape got canceled four years ago, but I've just been catching up on DVD, and OMG the man is hot. Anthony Simcoe's not bad either, with or without the D'Argo make-up.

2. John Barrowman. Maybe he's a little too pretty, but I don't care. Extra points for playing an immortal omnisexual on "Dr. Who" and "Torchwood" and for being out in real life. Check out the video of him singing "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" on "Strictly Come Dancing" -- I defy you not to fall for him.

3. The entire male cast of "Mythbusters." Jamie, Adam, Tory, and Grant are four great-looking geeks who can build anything, make physics sound fun, blow things up or burn them down on a regular basis, and occasionally walk up tall buildings in magnetic boots. A geek girl like me couldn't imagine anything much hotter. Also, narrator Rob Lee--what a voice! And when you do "sexiest women alive," please remember Mythbusters Kari, Scottie, and Christine.

IMRAN KHAN!! YESSSSSSSS!! I had a big thing for him in the 80s, when he was still playing cricket. He's certainly done us all proud since. Excellent addition!!

And how could I have left Stephen Colbert off my list?! Perhaps because I don't see him as a man, but as a living GOD? In any event, I have just broken my own wrist as a punishment.

I chose to read the article because I wanted, not to read your contributors rattle off names I expected, but to see whether I agreed with any selections. I suspect many readers did the same. And I wanted to see whether any names I guessed would be included were, in fact, selected.

Peter Sarsgaard was a very nice surprise. Alec Baldwin - definitively sexy, but, ho-hum: you've told us this over and over. But suicide as sexiness? A woman as sexiest man? Who are half these guys? Introduce me to them for their talents and substance when you can dedicate space to them... not by telling me you're hot for them.

Shameless self-indulgence. Name-droppers. This article reminds me of the high-school students who raved about "unknown" or underground bands, but once those bands gained popularity, the students cried "sell-out!"

The "us" in "...who really drive us mad" is narrowly limited to the contributors to the article, and not to the Salon community as a whole. Once a premium member, I cancelled last year when content bored me and didn't teach me anything more. Still cancelled.

Who would have known a suicide attempt makes you sexier? Sure, you're probably dealing with depression, guilt, despair, and hopelessness, blah blah blah--who cares?! You're hotter than you were before!

So for all those guys who in spite of being handsome, happy, funny, and talented, are not getting much action, here's Heather's advice: Add drama! Maybe a few cuts on the arms? Perhaps doing a little heroin, only if you make sure to show your bruises off. Anything self-destructive will do.

I wonder what else Heather finds sexy: beating up your girl, maybe? ooh, danger... so hot.

really salon? this is it? cause i'm not feeling a vast majority of this list.

Once again, you managed to leave out General Wesley Clark. Come on, people... not only handsome, but scary smart! Talk about SEXY!

I'd also like to nominate Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, George Clooney (sorry, it is what it is...), Bill Clinton, Keith Olbermann, Tim Robbins, Gordon Ramsay, and from the world of sports, the delectable and dimpled Michael Cuddyer of the Minnesota Twins.

These guys are ok, but not up to last year's standards. Last year was the ultimate geek chick Crush Fest what with Alan Rickman and Sacha Baron Cohen. Even if you did leave out Chow Yun Fat, which was almost inexcusable.

This year's list leaves me unimpressed, sorry. And no straight men should get to decide who's a hot guy, come on, I don't care about their "man crush"! LOL.

I was expecting Al Gore to be number one, and he didn't make the list! Aren't a Nobel and Oscar pretty hot, after all? And that piece about saving the world does it too.

What? No Jon Stewart? No Al Gore? No Stephen Colbert?

Shoot the Choosers.

Yep, thanks.

What about Mike Rowe, of TV's "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe?"

Of course, he's ruggedly good-looking, but, most enticingly, he exudes enormous, easy-going charm and friendliness, and an "every man" persona which serves him well relating to all the guys with dirty, sometimes to the extent of embarrassing, jobs.

He is arch without being patronizing - a very sexy quality.

New Orleans chef John Besh? Former Marine, father of 4 boys, was out in a row boat rescuing people after Katrina. Oh, and he can COOK!! He can make me cheerios any time.

And actor William Fichtner. He's great to watch no matter the role.