"I would say that during the time that I was 14 and pregnant - I didn't even know what pregnancy was when I got pregnant - I was trying to do everything I could to harm myself. I said to God, "God, if you want me to die, then you're going to have to kill me"."

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Oprah Winfrey

Television host, producer, philanthropist

Oprah Winfrey is a renowned media executive and philanthropist, celebrated for her impactful talk show and advocacy for education and empowerment.

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