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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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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
Points: 927
ChelCho says:
Cool. I love reading Time.
Way to go, Ms. Rowling! She definitely deserves it, because her series has inspired many kids and adults to read, but also a lot of authors to copy cat her series...
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:56 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 502
Padfoot05 says:
WOw that is pretty good. they are very right she is very influential. and she is only 38 wow that's neat.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 8:57 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
glad to hear it and well deserved. Her books have had quite an influence on the reading habits of young people. It is nice to see such a success story honored.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 9:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Erika Potter says:
This is so cool congratulations to JKR she is such a great writter... but I'm afraid to say that she is the only autor who make the mexican kids read... here in mexico is so difficult for us as adults to make a child to read a full book, but with harry potter is really diferent, and no only for the kids, adults and grown ups like it too...
Saludos
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 9:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 294
xoSiLvErDrAgOn says:
She deserves to be on the list because she got kids and adults all around the world to start reading .. good for her
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 10:06 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
Wow! I must say, she has certainly been the most influential person on me the last 6 or so years! Harry Potter has got to be my favouriet thing in the world! After my family and friends of course. BUt still, I can't even find words to describe how amazingly amazing JK must be to write such powerfully wonderful books. She is a treasure, a national treasure, not just for her books, but the work she does for other people as well. Keep up the brilliant work! She deserves every inch of credit that she receives.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 10:11 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I am not at all surprised she has been included in the most influential group - she has helped millions of children get back in to reading, and helped millions of adults begin reading for pleasure again. Good for her! And well done Time magazine!
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Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 10:19 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Yayyyyyyyyyy and well done for Jo! She really is such a role model.. more than Simon Cowell at least *sniggers*
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 10:21 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Congrats to JK...that must be exciting. I couldn't imagine life without HP!!! It's been so great to be so excited about reading. Thanks Jo!!!!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 10:28 PM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8471
Prof. Dish says:
If I could only be half as successful as she is at her age, I could be a happy person for the rest of my life! She's so young too!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:03 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Yay for Ms. Rowling and she obviously deserves this credit for all that she has done! Harry Potter is such a big deal nowadays yay for her!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:11 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
Darn tootin' she's influential! I love it when people outside the HP community recognize this rather glaringly obvious fact :)
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:17 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 486
Maynard says:
I totally agree with all those who say that she is influential becasue kids are reading again. Go Jo Go. Brittany Radcliffe is right. She's pretty hot.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 912
bethysmalls says:
Well put. She's very lucky to have a hold on so many people in our most vulnerable places. Clearly people are very involved with her creation, it must be amazing to be her.
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 862
Lilison says:
She deserves this, she is so wonderful!! I hope she'll write more than seven Harry Potters!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 165
scarletangel says:
YAY for JK i dint knwo she was that young! ANd she is so pretty! And she deserves this award she turned a generation of kid shwo dont read onto books! Good for her!
Posted Apr 18, 2004 at 11:49 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
Professor Snuggle Bunny says:
I agree with the magazine, her stories are a significance influence. I just cannot wait until the 6th book though she said that may not come out until 2007. *weeps*
Message to JKR --- Please stay away from the Dementors so we can have many many more years of your wonderful prose.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 1:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HermioneSparkles says:
I am glad she made the list, she deserves it. I can't belive she is 38, she sure doesn't look it!!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 1:52 AM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Well, i'm not surprised she made the list, i mean, we're talking about J.K. Rowling here, she changed so many lives, including mine. Go JK!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 3:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1071
alan's my man says:
Well,if you think about it,it's not that surprising!I mean,her books are read by a billion of people all over the world,if she wanted to save loggerhead turtles(just an example),she could have a great deal of support(Not money)!Maybe that was not the best example,but I hope everyone gets the contorted meaning!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 4:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Cool! Nice! She is a great writer anyway! I love her books!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 4:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
lexie75 says:
Well its only telling the rest of the people who havn't picked up a HP book what we have known since day one!!!! She well deserves all the praise given to her"!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 5:26 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
Damn straight!!!
Of course she's in the top 100, she should be in the top 5! i know she is in relation to my life!!!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 6:24 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
I'm sorry but...duh! She is like the MOST influencial person in my life! Well she really deserves it. Good job JK!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 6:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Wow, that is such a shock.... nope, I can't even act surprised. Great job JK! You really deserve it. Man, she influenced me to spend all my time reading the books, watching the movies and chatting at forums.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 7:31 AM EST
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