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Rags to Riches
Browse through famous people who started with nothing and became successful.
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Oprah Winfrey
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- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Weight Loss Winners
Oprah Winfrey
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -
Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.
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Andrew Carnegie
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- Rags to Riches
- Captains of Industry
- Famous Sagittarians
Andrew Carnegie
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist / 1835 - 1919
Andrew Carnegie, a self-made steel tycoon and one of the wealthiest 19th century U.S. businessmen, donated towards the expansion of the New York Public Library.
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Justin Bieber
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Rags to Riches
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
Justin Bieber
Singer / 1994 -
Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star who was discovered via YouTube. His debut album, My World, went platinum in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
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J.K. Rowling
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.K. Rowling
Author / 1965 -
J.K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.
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Johnny Cash
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- Country Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Rags to Riches
Johnny Cash
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2003
Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.
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Michael Oher
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
Michael Oher
Football Player / 1986 -
Michael Oher is an NFL football player with the Baltimore Ravens. He was the subject of Michael Lewis's book, The Blind Side, and the 2009 film of the same name.
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