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Rowling's fortune at £545 million: "Bollocks" According to Jo herself!

In a recent documentary: "A Year With J.K. Rowling" (Which can be viewed in seven parts on YouTube), Jo says that her estimated fortune of £545m pounds is (And I quote!) "Bollix!" She does say that she has "many millions" but not anything like the figure stated. Consider changing or perhaps removing from opening paragraph at least? [Anonymous user]

Mc8755 (talk) 21:13, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That Rowling disputes the claim is mentioned in the Personal Life section, but since she doesn't give another number to counter it (and doesn't really seem to care how much money she has), I think the estimate can stay (after all, it is just an estimate). Serendi^podous 22:27, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I would be amazed if she had any idea how much money she has. When you have that much, you don't keep track of every last dollar; that's for her accountant to worry about. I'm sure the Sunday Times would put in the time to ensure that their reporting is accurate. I think this is just Rowling being modest. faithless (^speak) 23:16, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rowling to speak at Harvard commencement

According to this article. Not sure if this is notable or not, nor where this would fit in the Wiki article, so I'm pasting it here for those who maintain the article to decide. BuddingJournalist 22:11, 17 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I was about to add this to the discussion when someone beat me to it. The Crimson covered it on the front page today as well. Does anyone know if this is the first time Rowling has been asked to speak or if this is her first honorary degree? I noticed that some biographies have a "honorary degrees" section and this information would fit nicely there.

Don't really see the point of an "Honorary degrees" section; it would border on trivia. And no, this isn't her first honorary degree. She has two more, as far as I'm aware. Serendi^podous 00:12, 18 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rowling and politics in her books

Rowling recently denied any influence of 9/11 on her books, but confirmed Neville Chamberlain was her inspiration for Cornelius Fudge. Should we include a bit on this in here and point to Politics of Harry Potter for details? Libertycookies (talk) 16:14, 6 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Doesn't have anything to do with her biography, though the politics article certainly would benefit. Serendi^podous 20:28, 6 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Here's one that doesn't fit in Politics of Harry Potter, since it is politics of JK Rowling. Can we word smith a bit to add here? I've read before of her interest in the Kennedys and her politics being "on the left", so this doesn't seem at all out of character for her. Libertycookies (talk) 18:09, 9 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rowling confessed she was "obsessed" with the US elections because of the negative influence US foreign policy has had in other countries, including Britain and Spain.

"I find it a pity that Clinton and Obama have to be rivals because both of them are extraordinary," Rowling said.

Asked whether Harry Potter was her hero, the author said her real-life hero was the late Robert Kennedy.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/184525,jk-rowling-wants-to-see-a-democrat-in-the-white.html

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultura/Ser/invisible/seria/elpepicul/20080208elpepicul_1/Tes

You already have a section of the article on "politics of JK Rowling," so it can go there. Still, I think there might be room for it here as well, as long as we don't draw any conclusions from it. Serendi^podous 18:17, 9 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How about something like this? Libertycookies (talk) 01:07, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Rowling recently said "the international political stance of the United States has been wrong in previous years" and that she wants a Democrat in the White House. Rowling said that Obama and Clinton are both great Presidential candidates, and that her hero was not Harry Potter, but the late Robert F. Kennedy.” ^[1] ^[2]

It's already been added to the article. Serendi^podous 11:03, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Influences

It is noted in the article for A Wizard of Earthsea how the concept of "a boarding school for fledgling wizards" in the said publication is very similar to Harry Potter. Now, given the classic nature and huge influence A Wizard of Earthsea has, and the similarity between the two works, do we know if Ursula K. Le Guin could be counted as an influence? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.152.248.196 (talk • contribs)

Rowling has never acknowledged Le Guin as an influence. See : Harry Potter influences and analogues. Serendi ^podous 18:11, 17 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

"worth an estimated $15 billion"

what? USD? CAD? what currency? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.109.218.172 (talk) 22:16, 10 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Criticisms Section

The opposition should be noted as there is quite a large bit of opposition to her works. JK Rowling is a very controversial writer and that criticism/ opposition should not be ommited.

--216.229.227.141 (talk) 00:37, 11 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

^ ""Ser invisible... eso sería lo más"". El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 2008-02-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
^ "JKR Discusses Dursley Family, Religion, US Presidential Election and More in New Interview". The Leaky Cauldron. Retrieved 2008-02-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

[1] ""Ser invisible... eso sería lo más"". El Pais (in Spanish). Retrieved 2008-02-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

[2] "JKR Discusses Dursley Family, Religion, US Presidential Election and More in New Interview". The Leaky Cauldron. Retrieved 2008-02-10. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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