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APRIL 18, 2004 at 6:35 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Independent
What do Peter Jackson, Simon Cowell, the Pope, JK Rowling and U.S. President George W. Bush have in common? J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, was listed as one of the "Artists and Entertainers" of Time magazine's just published list of the 100 "World's Most Influential People."
According
to Time magazine:
JK Rowling
Publishing's gentle Pied Piper
Age: 38
Author of the galactically successful series of Harry Potter children's books. "Her influence is quiet because it's private, a transaction between her imagination and ours, and it is measured in gratitude, to a woman who has used her power well."
The current issue of Time magazine will hit newsstands on Monday.
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Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Wow i just realized how pretty JK Rowling is!! and wow she is only 38. but im SO glad for her that she is in this Magizine and she deserves everything she gets.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2229
Ms.MikhailBlack says:
Well, of course she is, i mean she's got all these kids to read again.!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:40 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
Go JK! I'm glad she was in it, i mean if she wasn't, it would be just plain wrong! :)
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:43 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
HAHA, Brittany!
I've always noticed her being pretty.
And WAHOO for J.K. she deserves it! OH YEAH!!!
*busts a move*
hahahhaa
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:44 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
Lumos Solem says:
wow that is so cool. I'm so glad that she made the list she really deserves it. The only thing I'm wondering is when the 6th book is going to come out.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:46 PM EST
Points: 3950
CowsOJMilkSoil says:
I think JKR really deserves this. Shes done so much in her life time, its really amazing when you think about it. I mean she started to write these books on napkins! How crazy is that?
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:52 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
This is great. I'm always glad to see JKR getting awards and recognition. She is awesome and deserves it all.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:55 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
I'm so happy for her. She's done so much. Plus I hope I look that good when I'm 38.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 6:57 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 945
kingsley11 says:
Thats great.
she has really been a great influence in my life
theres no surprise that she was listed
she definatly deserves it
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:00 PM EST
Minister of Mayhem
Points: 4851
Luke says:
She really deserves the credit for what she has done for the world of litature.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:03 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3930
PhoenixFire says:
Thats great to hear!! Congratulations JK!! She really deserves to be on that list, she is very influential.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1246
HPkidd189 says:
Thats great. She was kind of a shoe in. She is really at the top. She doesnt have much competition. she is by far one of my favorite authors and she deserves it.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:16 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Yay! Go J.K.! You deserve it! :)
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1815
Ginny Black says:
She does deserve to be on the list. She worked very hard for the fame and success she has. I say, full power to her!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:17 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
hey thats awesome! I definitely consider her was of the most influential people IN MY life! hehe GO JK!! WHOO HOO!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
That's really cool. I think it's amazing that she is only 38 years old! I think she deserves this because she works so hard on the Harry Potter books. They are amazing, and I'm glad they considered her!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:26 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2308
QuidditchChickie says:
That is so awesome! She surely is influential to me. In my writings I have tried to keep my plot planned out like she has, to build it up, if that makes sense!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
It's good that she's getting the praise she deserves for turning lackluster computer/television obsessed kids into avid readers.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:40 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
I cannot think of anyone who deserves to be on that list more than she does. She has influenced so many people with her writing it is unbelievable.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
J.K totally deserves it.
She helped kids start reading and others like me to start writing which is a great accomplishment.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 7:54 PM EST
Curse Breaker
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Points: 3786
Galilea says:
YAY! For Ms. Rowling. She is certainly a treasure and millions have enjoyed her books. I hope she continues to get the recognition she deserves!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
She certainly deserves to be on that list. I can't think of another writer today whose books have had such an impact on the world. And to think she started out as a poor, single mother. Congratulations to her.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
hplover731 says:
That's awesome! I love JK Rowling!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:11 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 945
Professor Scoots says:
Well of course she would be included in a list of most influential people!! I mean how could she be left off the list really???
The woman created the Harry Potter world and that should be worth inclusion in any list like this... think of how many people hang on her every word...
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:21 PM EST
Points: 182
HPnerdANDproud14 says:
NICE.... I agree One hundred percent!!!!!!!!! she is so awesome, if i could meet one celeberty, it would be her by far
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 548
hogwarts_girl_4ever says:
She totally deserved that. I'm so glad she got that credit. She's only 38, and has done so much...makes me wonder how much more she can do.Yay JKR!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:54 PM EST
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