Thread: Looking for famous people inspired by books! Help!

Hi! I'm looking for famous people who've done something extraordinary - and was inspired by a book. Maybe it was a particular book who made Armstrong dream about becoming an astronaut and walking on the moon? Or maybe it was a particulat book who is behind the start of a very famous band? Maybe a famous artist, a fighter for peace, some other achiever wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for a particular book?...

Paradise Lost is one example scroll to the bottom of this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Lost Just think of classic novels or look at this: http://www.listsofbests.com/list/5867 and read the 'bio' about them and more than likely you will find what you are looking for. *the 'bios' you will have to search for each, they are not on that second link I gave you* EDIT: I meant bibliography not bio.. "Did you...

The Doors named themselves after "The Doors of Perception." "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows."

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Nymphea, a few years ago I read a book that dealt with this EXACT question.... What famous books inspired or influenced famous people. They interviewed people from all walks of life... actors, directors, business tycoons etc. I wish I could remember the title but I'm drawing a blank. It was a library book (new title), so perhaps YOUR library might be a good place to ask. :( Slate has an article you might find interesting:...

Coppolla means cage when translated from Italian to English Fiery the angels fell, deep thunder rolled around their shores, burning with the fires of Orc

Actor Nicolas Cage, neé Coppola, allegedly chose his stage surname to pay tribute to the 'Luke Cage' character from the famous(comic)books and to avoid charges of nepotism.