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[2006]
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In 1990, Jo Rowling was sitting on a train when she began to envision the story of a young wizard. She raced home to capture her ideas in a notebook creating the first few pages of Harry Potter. For years Rowling held fast to the dream of publishing her work, but tumultuous events and poverty made it nearly impossible even to finish writing the story. Little did she know, her "quirky little book" would create a worldwide literary phenomenon, monopolizing...
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Recognized today as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Scarlett Johansson has been acting in movies since she was eight years old. Having appeared in over thirty films, her talents continue to grow and her star continues to rise. In addition to her accomplishments on the screen, Johansson also works with Oxfam, a group of fourteen organizations that fight poverty and oppression across the globe.
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Tina Fey is an extremely successful comedic star, having won awards for her work as both a writer and performer. In addition to entertaining millions, Fey has made a difference in people's personal lives. She appeared with numerous other entertainers in a benefit performance titled, "Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education." The event raises money for schools and outreach programs for autistic children. She is also active...
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