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

Started 1 month ago by Nymphea-
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 ...
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MsPhantasmagoria replied 1 month ago
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 ...

marginalprophet replied 1 month ago
The Doors named themselves after "The Doors of Perception." "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows."

Zetetics replied 1 month ago
There all resemblance ended...

LI_Mom replied 1 month ago
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 ...

sitedecinema replied 1 month ago
Actor Nicolas Cage, nexE9; 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.

isotop235 replied 1 month ago
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

 

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Nymphea-
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Published (2009-11-08 08:17:00)
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?...
MsPhantasmagoria
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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...
marginalprophet
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The Doors named themselves after "The Doors of Perception." "You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows."
Zetetics
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Published (2009-11-08 15:00:00)
There all resemblance ended...
LI_Mom
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Published (2009-11-08 17:55:00)
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:...
isotop235
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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
sitedecinema
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Published (2009-11-08 20:59:00)
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.

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