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In this series, NEWSWEEK interviews the artists, celebrities, musicians and newsmakers that fascinate us. In their own words, cultural icons get real about their art, their passions and life on the A-list. (Or B-list, as the case may be.)

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  • Posted By: MomWiz @ 12/27/2008 5:50:03 PM

    Refreshing to see many folks who are not in the limelite but who affect our lives in positive ways-including internet personalities. However, there are some on this list we won't miss and who shouldn't have been included. A dictator and a madam? Please!

  • Posted By: blkjewel @ 12/25/2008 12:44:21 AM

    what about estelle getty!! someone needs to do more research and not be in such a rush to upload!! How sad to forget about Estelle.she continues to bring so many laughs into this crazy world we live in!!!

  • Posted By: ttwgauthier @ 12/23/2008 3:51:04 PM

    How about Arthur C. Clarke? The man is one of the most influential thinkers of the past century. Wrote numerous bestselling novels, invented communications satellites, was Stanley Kubrick's collaborator. An enormous oversight to exclude him from the list.

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