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JK Rowling richer than the Queen
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:05 am
by Vain
Not bad for someone who was on social welfare at 70 pounds a week about 12 years ago.....
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:22 pm
by duchess of malfi
Being richer than the Queen is a problem I will never have to suffer from.
And I'm truly glad for her -- not only is she doing well financially, but doesn't she also have a new marriage and baby? Sounds like someone who has really straightened out her life.
And brought joy to untold millions of people.
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Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:24 pm
by fightingmyinstincts
That's just coool!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:30 pm
by I'm Murrin
Yeah, this was on the news yesterday, after the Rich List came out. Thing is, she has more than enough money, but has no plans to stop yet - another three books after the latest one, apparently.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 9:01 pm
by Infelice
member251 wrote:Yeah, this was on the news yesterday, after the Rich List came out. Thing is, she has more than enough money, but has no plans to stop yet - another three books after the latest one, apparently.
Well, I suppose Harry does have to graduate from Hogwarts - she can`t just leave him stuck in the 4th year ( or is it the 5th year).
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 11:20 pm
by duchess of malfi
I'm glad she is planning on finishing her series as planned long ago. my children would be heartbroken if she didn't finish Harry's story!
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 6:00 am
by Skyweir
ditto .. and she deserves to be richer than the Queen .. when you compare their individual contributions ..
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2003 7:38 pm
by Lord Mhoram
Writing is far too commercial these days. She doesn't deserve to be ricer than the Queen. She can't even finish her fifth book by the deadline.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2003 10:12 pm
by duchess of malfi
Well, a big part of that was being sued for plagirism and having to spend time in court (she was found innocent, by the way). As far as I'm concerned, if someone can becopme rich by encouraging millions of kids to read and enjoy books, then that is a good thing!
Posted: Thu May 01, 2003 12:47 am
by Worm of Despite
See--this is why I want to be a writer! Except, instead of joy, I bring untold sorrow and woe to millions, in my Foul-like manner.
Yes indeed, she deserves to be richer than the Queen, just like the Beatles deserved them MBEs.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2003 1:23 am
by The Leper Fairy
sued for plagirism?! Who? and Why?