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Rowling among role models Popular (584)

AUGUST 4, 2003 at 2:20 PM

Posted by JAMES
Source: Press Information Worldwide via iharrypotter.net


Rowling is listedopens in new window with honors among such common household names as Madonna and Bill Gates in this poll.

Today’s kids want to make their own monetary decisions, but when they are looking for a financial role model, although Bill Gates and JK Rowling inspire some youngsters, most still think that mum knows best, according to research by Abbey National Youth Banking.

... The most financially inspiring ‘celebrity’ amongst kids is business mogul Bill Gates, while other popular role models include Harry Potter author JK Rowling, Virgin boss Richard Branson and music industry millionaires Madonna, Posh Spice and P Diddy.

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padfoot5312 says:

I agree with CowsOJMilkSoil and Obsessed-Harry-N-Dan-Fan she has done a lot and she is a good role model.

Posted Aug 10, 2003 at 2:27 AM EST



padfoot5312
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House: Gryffindor
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padfoot5312 says:

Yes, I think she makes a good role model. Look where she came from. Came a long way from poor to rich. She show kids that it can be done and she someone they know.

Posted Mar 26, 2004 at 10:19 PM EST



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