And you know , I think that Barack Obama feels the same way -- that there is something to be admired in a person who has led a well - rounded and experience - packed life . And I have no doubt that , if allowed to live long enough and given the opportunity , in 30 years , Obama 's experiences will be similar , just because he seems to be the kind of person who is n't interested in living within limits , or in passing up opportunity . However , he simply has not had the number of years on Earth that would afford him those opportunities . Time is not with him on this .

Question: What may be the reason why they think they know Obama ?
Answer: Because of things they 've read and seen about him .Because they actually know him .Because he has talked to him before .Because of things people say .