FAMOUS SUCCESSFUL DYSLEXICS
Dyslexics often succeed because they compensate by spending time
exploring ideas, learning new strategies and working to find a model
of success.
Do you know who these famous successful dyslexics are?
Score 3 points for guessing on the first clue
Score 2 points for guessing on the second clue
Score 1 point for guessing on the third clue
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I was born in Canterbury, Kent in 1977 and am a practising Buddhist.
Earlier in 2010 I married the Australian model Miranda Kerr
I'm an actor and have appeared in films such as Lord of the Rings and
Pirates of the Caribbean.
Orlando Bloom
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Before I was famous I had jobs that involved bricklaying and hair
dressing.
I am an American actress and comedienne.
My most famous films are “Sister Act” and I won a Grammy for best
supporting actress in “Ghost.”
Whoopi Goldberg
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I was born in Germany in March 1879 but lived in many different
countries before settling in America.
I have won the Nobel prize and am famous for laws about relativity
I am the most famous scientist of all time
Albert Einstein
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I was a Hurricane fighter pilot during World War 2.
I wrote the screenplay for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Bond
movie “You Only Live Twice.”
I am most famous for writing children’s’ stories including Charlie and
Chocolate Factory and The Magic Finger.
Roald Dahl
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I wore round glasses for most of my life.
I famously staged anti war protests with my wife Yoko Ono in the
1970s.
I was in a famous band with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and
Ringo Starr.
John Lennon
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One of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ was named after me.
I lived in Renaissance Italy and was a famous painter and inventor.
I painted the Mona Lisa and a best selling book was written about a
‘code’ involving me.
Leonardo Da Vinci
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I was born in 1962 and was the 2000 Sports Personality of the year.
I am Britain’s most successful ever Olympian.
I won gold medals in rowing at every Olympic games from 1988 to
2000.
Steve Redgrave
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I’m a now deceased American film maker and film studio owner.
The company that I started now runs 7 theme parks all over the
world
I was famous for making films like Snow White and Popeye and for
creating characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Walt Disney
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In 2003 I won a poll to find the greatest ever Briton.
I used to smoke cigars every day of my life.
I was Prime Minister of the country twice, including during the
Second World War.
Winston Churchill
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I coined the phrase “Everyone has 15 minutes of fame”.
In 2009 my of my paintings sold for $100m.
I am famous for my ‘pop art’ paintings during the 1960s.
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I am Britain’s biggest selling pop act of the 21st century.
I was born in Stoke on Trent and am a fan of Port Vale football club.
I have been a solo singing artist for some time but have hit the news
recently for re- joining my original band Take That.
Andy Warhol
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Robbie Williams
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My full name has 23 words in it.
I was a famous artist and sculptor born in Spain but moved to Paris
where I spent much of my life.
My art is famous for its Blue and Cubist perios.
Pablo Picasso
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I was born in London in 1950 and left school at 16 to start a small
shop.
I am in the world’s top 300 richest people in the world with an
estimated worth of approximately £3billion.
I started the “Virgin” group of companies.
Richard Branson
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