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1) David Bowie
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"As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists."--Amazon.
2) Dolly Parton
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Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was rightDolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
3) Anna Pavlova
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Teaching readers that through hard work they can do anything, this empowering book tells the story of one of the greatest dancers of all time who formed her own ballet company with which she toured the world.
5) Mindy Kaling
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When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever,...
6) Bruce Lee
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Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but by harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as "Enter the Dragon'....
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