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John Lennon, foster child, was the founder of the greatest rock group in recording history: the Beatles. With members Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr along with Lennon, the Beatles...

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Known for his bad boy image — and even looked upon as a sex symbol— James Dean had a passion for cars and talent for acting. He didn’t let his...

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Ice-T, whose given name is Tracy Morrow, was born February 16, 1968 in Newark, New Jersey. He was an only child and when he was very young, his parents were...

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Esai Morales was Born October 1, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents, both immigrants from Puerto Rico, were divorced when he was a child. It was Esai’s mother who...

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Eddie Murphy – having a life goal. Going after it no matter what. Born: April 3, 1961, Brooklyn, New York Birth Name: Edward Regan Murphy Height: 5’91/2” Eddie Murphy has...

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Dave has experienced a truly extraordinary life. As a child, he endured the horrors of child abuse which included physical torture, mental cruelty, and near starvation. Dave was brutally beaten...

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At 6 feet 4 and 265 pounds, Daunte Culpepper is the largest quarterback in NFL history. He runs a 4.6 second 40 yard dash and can jump 36 inches into...

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Dan O’Brien is considered by many as “the world’s greatest athlete”. His specialty is the decathlon, a collection of ten track events that includes the high jump, long jump, pole...

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Cher, Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPiere was born on May 20, 1946 in El Centro, California. She was the only child of Georgia Holt and John Sarkasian, an Armenian farmer. Her mother...

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Carl Hancock Rux has a rich, deep, low toned, striking voice. Usually backed by a band and singers, he uses his gift of an unforgettable voice to perform poetry that...

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