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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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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
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
Am I surprised? NO! She is obviously influential!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 8:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 742
Cerulean says:
Wow, that's really good for her. Go J.K.!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 8:22 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Who would doubt that she wouldn't be. She is a woman that we will know for our lives and our grandkids will be reading her book for generations
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 8:36 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Adria_Tonks says:
World's Most Influential People~ She belongs in there. She must have gotten loads of kids to read and her stories are just the best and show how hard it is to grow up, not to mention trying to get killed every year at your school!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 9:24 AM EST
Lethifold
Points: 2863
Snitch Sox says:
Cool!
I hope that she stays influencail for many years to come!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 9:54 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
I saw her picture on the front of The Times nespaper yesterday but I couldn't bring myself to buy it just because of that!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 10:19 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
Lerah99 says:
Wow! It is just lovely to see JK Rowling's influence acknowleged by the mainstream media. She is a woman who has sparked our imaginations and created an insatiable desire to read in a generation raised on Barney. If she wouldn't be considered "influential", I'm not sure who would be.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 10:35 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
padfoot46 says:
She so deserves this...She helped all the kids start reading and some of them doesn't even like to read..That's saying something! JK have beautiful imagination and I'm really glad that she's sharing it with all of us...
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 12:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2157
HogwartsWitch says:
Wow, that's awesome - good for her!!! It is certainly a well deserved honor and she has been an amazing influence to the imaginations of her readers!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 12:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Well of course, she is very influential and deserved the recognition. I'm glad that her litterary works were noted as culture-changing.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 12:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2644
Orlando's Obsession! says:
WOW!
JK is 38! i didnt know that!!!!
yes we all know that she is a very talented person and loads of people love her!!! and her work!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 1:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
Simon Cowell is included? Wow! Way to go JK and she's young!
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 1:19 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
That awesome that she made the list. Congrats to JKR!!! She deserves it in the ut most way.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 2:44 PM EST
Points: 141
Amy_345123 says:
YAY!!! Go jk go jk!!! Tee hee :-P
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 3:10 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Due to the server switch, I'll have to post comments under the many new news articles for the next hour... How fun...
I doubt any magazine would disregard how much J.K. Rowling has affected Western culture... Simon Cowell being on that list amuses me; how does he help society except by making people not regard work, but superiority?
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 3:10 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I couldn't agree more. I think she is one of the most amazing women in the world. She inspired a whole GENERATION to read. That's beyond amazing.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 3:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Well duh shes 'influential'. Honestly, how do you suoppose kids started reading independently??? She's a sucessful author by all means. :)
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 3:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
She definitely deserves this. I didn't know she was only 38. Wow she's young. Congradulations to everyone else on the list.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 4:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
i wonder who the #1 person is. I'M guessin it's the prseident cause he's liek the president, but it may be someone else who knows.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 7:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
She deserves it of course. I just wonder what number on the list she is.
Posted Apr 19, 2004 at 11:18 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
Aw, I'm happy for JK, I'm sure she appreciates this!
She does reach a lot of people, and considering the greatness of the books, that's a good, good thing.
Congrats, JK!
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 9:42 AM EST
Points: 790
M. Sebastian says:
Don't suppose that some years back JKR would have ever dreamed of being on the same list as the Pope and the President of the U.S. as well as many other very influential and famous people. She definitely belongs there, however, not only for her talent, but her great charity.
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 11:31 AM EST
Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
She's 38??? She's young! Thats cool, but anywhoo...
Yeah, thats awsome!!!! I would definitely have to agree...she is definitely one of the most influential peeplz....i mean look at what she has done! From where she was to what she is now...and her extraordinary writing! She is a truly and genuinly brilliant woman!!!! No person!!!! She just Rocks altogether!!!! I'm so happy for J.K.!!! She really deserves evrything that she's been given, she also gives back! I mean she is just.........i mean there are no words that come to mind right now about what sums her up...but that is exactly it...lolz, that sort of didnt make sense but still...
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 12:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 83
Kandy Gurl says:
Congratulations for her! She deserves it so much!!
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 5:15 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I would have to say that Time Magazine hit the nail on the head with that one. JK Rowling is definately one of the most influential people of our time! She totally rocks.
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 6:11 PM EST
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