Alot of people feel that way. He's lucky. He's got a beautiful wife and children, many successful restaurants, and his sole purpose in life is to help people better themselves.
I understand that the UK version is more like a documentary, and the US version is more theatrical, but it's all the same concept. I find the US version more appealing, not because I live in the US (I liked UK's The Office MUCH more than the US version), but because it's more emotional. I can really connect to a show that has intense drama.
I know that there are people that don't like Gordon because of his methods, his yelling, his no BS point of view on things, but this man strives for perfection. We need more people like him to cut through the crap and expose things for what they really are. I don't know if you ever looked into his past, but he was treated like a worthless human being by Chef Marko White. He made Gordon cry like a baby in the kitchen because he was so harsh. Most chefs never feared of messing up and paying the consequences, but Ramsay did.
I think Gordon has learned what it really means to make a positive change in peoples lives, and he dedicates his life to hospitality and serving others. Not many people can say they do such a noble thing. People can hate him all they want, but the fact is, he is a prime example of how to serve others and have passion for what we do in life.
I know I'll never make such a significant impact on anyone's life, so I look up to people like Gordon. I respect that man.