Gallery: Oprah's Rags-To-Riches Life Story And The Tragic Obstacles She Faced Along The Way

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Oprah's Rags-To-Riches Life Story And The Tragic Obstacles She Faced Along The Way
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Andrew LaSane
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Here’s a riddle: what are the five most powerful letters in the English alphabet? Answer: O-P-R-A-H. The entire world is on a first name basis with Oprah Gail Winfrey. Over the past 30 years she has become more like a humble deity than a human being, inspiring and helping countless people reach their life goals. 

Most people know about her impressive resume as a multi-hyphenate (talk show host, CEO, Chairwoman, producer, etc.), but none of that happened overnight for Oprah, and it was not all sunshine and giveaways.

About Andrew LaSane

Andrew LaSane is a Charleston-born, Brooklyn-based writer with a Masters in Media, Culture, and Communications and a deeply rooted love of pop culture. He has written about television, film, fashion, politics, science, and various other topics for several publications including Complex, Thrillist, Mental Floss, and Merry Jane.

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