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Kanye West Rapper, Producer, Fashion Designer
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"Do you think there'd be a Givenchy in the hood if it wasn't for that South Park photo?"

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J. C. Watts Politician
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"Some might think that George W. Bush had his shortcomings, but let me tell you something - history's going to be kind to George W. Bush."

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
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"Well I think it is often the case that the biggest bullies take what they know to be their own defects, as they see it, and they put them right on someone else and then they try and destroy the other and that's what Voldemort does."

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
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"Merlin’s beard, Harry, you made me jump,” said Slughorn, stopping dead in his tracks and looking wary. “How did you get out of the castle?” “I think Filch must’ve forgotten to lock the doors,” said Harry cheerfully, and was delighted to see Slughorn scowl."

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
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"Aunt Petunia burst into tears. Hestia Jones gave her an approving look that changed to outrage as Aunt Petunia ran forward and embraced Dudley rather than Harry. 'S-so sweet, Dudders...' she sobbed into his massive chest. 'S-such a lovely b-boy...s-saying thank you...' 'But he hadn't said thank you at all!' said Hestia indignantly. 'He only said he didn't think Harry was a waste of space!' 'Yeah, but coming from Dudley that's like "I love you."

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J. K. Rowling Novelist, Screenwriter
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"You’ll soon find out some wizarding families are much better than others, Potter. You don’t want to go making friends with the wrong sort. I can help you there.” He held out his hand to shake Harry’s, but Harry didn’t take it. “I think I can tell who the wrong sort are for myself, thanks,” he said coolly."

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I. King Jordan Educator
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"At Gallaudet, deafness isn't an issue. You don't even think about it. Students can pay attention to accounting or psychology or journalism. But when a deaf person goes to another college, no matter how supportive it is, that person doesn't get the same access."

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez Novelist, Short Story Writer, Journalist
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"Thinking that it would console him, she took a piece of charcoal and erased the innumerable loves that he still owed her for, and she voluntarily brought up her own most solitary sadnesses so as not to leave him alone in his weeping."

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Gabriel Mann Actor, Musician
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"My father is a college professor and that's about the extent of my college experience. I'm sort of a professional student forever. I think just as human beings we always have a student who is alive in us and is waiting to pop up and make us feel like we are 16 years-old again."

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"i'm in a muddle about a lot of things -- i've just discovered that i've a mind, and i'm starting to read" "read what?" "everything. i have to pick and choose, of course, but mostly things that make me think."

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Zendaya Actress, Singer, Model
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"I think we are in a time where the youth play such a huge role. It's up to us to go the extra mile to vote and raise our voices."

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Olivia Newton-John Singer, Actress
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"I am not embarrassed to say that when I was at my worst I took anti-depressants because I think people need to hear that. I think if you are in a dark place where you can't pull yourself out, you may need to ask for help."

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Olivia Wilde Actress, Producer, Director
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"I think my confidence has developed over the years, in terms of the speed at which I will reveal how collaborative I want to be."

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