http://www.happyherald.com/palmbeach/articles.sec-8484-1-celebrities.html Did you know that George Lucas planned to become a professional racecar driver? However, a terrible car accident just after his high school graduation ended that dream permanently and changed his views on life.]]> There is hope and without it, nothing really matters. No matter where you are, or what has happened before, each moment is a new beginning. I truly believe, in my heart of hearts, the hope of humanity is to unite together and create a world that is free of strife and hunger and born of love and joy.]]> When I was the single digit age of the show’s Luke Dunphy, three percent of my classmates lived in a “broken” family, having fallen victim to the then-only-whispered D word— divorce. TV sitcoms then, almost without exception, featured nuclear families like Leave it to Beaver, Ozzie and Harriet,.]]> An outstanding actress who built an impressive résumé on New York stages long before making her mark in Hollywood. Bates stars in NBC´s "Harry´s Law" as Harriet "Harry" Korn, a curmudgeonly ex-patent lawyer who was recently fired from her cushy job and forced to search for a fresh start.]]> Jane Lynch, perhaps best known from her role on the musical-comedy television show Glee.]]> "We need to focus global attention on the plight of the 2.5 million civilians who have fled their homes. Rather than talk about who I am dating, let´s talk about saving lives." ]]> Susan Alexandra Weaver goes by the name Sigourney, because she was inspired by the character Sigourney Howard in Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. Despite being teased for her height in private school, she landed a starring role in the school drama production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.]]> Paisley is a charismatic performer, witty lyricist and Grammy award winner. "I can't help but include some of the lighthearted stuff in my music," he quips. I guess that's the way I observe things. My favorite saying is, If you're going to laugh about something later, you might as well start now.]]> Anne Hathaway's smile is penetrating. You can feel her intensity by watching her intently. Garry Marshall, the director of The Princess Diaries said: "The multi-talented Hathaway is a combination Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland.]]> Canadian Ryan Reynolds failed his high school drama class, and used to work in a grocery store like his parents did.]]> As a result of someone already being registered with her birth name Julie Anne Smith; Julianne Moore had to combine her first two names and use her father's middle name as her surname when she registered with the Actor's Guild. It started when I was a kid.]]> I It's been a few days since game six ended. I thought it best to let the dust settle and extract the essence from this upset. The Mavericks proved victorious over the Heat and won the series in six games. The "Big Three" made it to the finals in their first season together.]]> Bono, who was named, Paul David Hewson, was born in Dublin, Ireland on May 10, 1960. He is the leader of the band U2, perhaps the biggest music act in the world since the late 1980s. His stage name comes from Bono Vox, a hearing aid retailer. Bono Vox is Latin for good voice.]]> Comedic actress Kirstie Alley is currently dancing her way across the stage in the hit show Dancing with the Stars. This former high school cheerleader from Wichita, Kansas is no stranger to dancing. She has danced her way into our hearts, after her 1982 movie debut in Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn, which resulted in having her own action figure.]]> William Bradley Pitt, named after his father, sounds like a nice guy from Oklahoma. He may not be your average Joe, but the handsome, talented actor did star in Meet Joe Black.]]> That translates to a level of popularity that has never been known before. You could, for example, combine the recognition of Madonna, Michael Jackson, David Bowie and Queen, all artists that inspire Lady Gaga, and still, you will not come close to the impact that she portrays.]]> Who knew James Franco began acting to overcome his shyness! Before he found acting in college, he found painting in high school: "I needed an outlet in high school and came across painting. I've actually been painting longer than I've been acting. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself.]]> Leonardo DiCaprio wants to make a difference in the world . And he has . Although most of us think of him as a gifted actor, what I really learned is how much he has committed himself to being an environmentalist and has used his fame to effect change.]]> . . It%uFFFDs not my personality to be extroverted emotionally, so acting has been helpful to me. . . If I fail, at least I will have failed my way.%uFFFD She explains how recently, %uFFFDI%uFFFDve learned something in the last few years that I really didn%uFFFDt know about myself as an actor.]]>