Famous people who have overcome difficult odds to offer a true Rags to riches story
J.K.Rowling - For many years struggled as a single mother living on benefits. After writing first draft of Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone she was rejected by many leading publishers before finally getting a break. Once published, Harry Potter soon became one of the best selling books on record making J.K.Rowling one of the best paid modern writers.
Susan Boyle At the age of 48, Susan Boyle had only ever sung to her local parish. She led a quiet life looking after her mother and cat, she was unmarried but still dreamed of being a famous singer. After getting a break on 'Britain's Got Talent' She became one of the fastest selling debut artists of all time.
Richard Branson At school he was an academic failure, and left without any qualifications, Starting his own record shop with a small loan, Richard Branson became one of the most colourful and successful businessmen in the UK.
Anita Roddick Born in a bomb shelter in Sussex during the Second World War to immigrant parents from Italy, Anita established a successful global business brand - The Body Shop. Her first shop was a modest unit, situated between two funeral parlours in Brighton, offering just 15 products related to skin care. The Body Shop became one of the first shops to promote animal rights and ethical concerns in business.
Oprah Winfrey From a modest background, Oprah Winfrey became one of the best known American TV personalities influencing a generation of Americans, especially women and black women.
The simple lad from Liverpool with a cheeky sense of humour became a global sensation defining the 1960s new wave of culture and music.
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