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OrpahBorn in 1954, "Orpah Winfrey" was named after Ruth's sister-in-law in the Bible (Ruth 1:4). The midwife, however, transposed letters while filling out the newborn's birth certificate - ensuring that the child would later find fame as Oprah Winfrey.
[Among Oprah's nicknames? Deepak Oprah (a sendup of self-help guru Deepak Chopra).]
[Trivia: Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley. His surname was misspelled on his first recording contract, and he never fixed it.]
Winfrey, Oprah Gail ["O"] [born Orpah] (1954- ) American actress, talk show host and entrepreneur; founder of O: The Oprah Magazine; founder of Harpo Productions [noted for her roles as host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and in a variety of films; and for her advocacy of literacy through the "Oprah Book Club" (Honorary National Book Award recipient, 1999)]
[Sources: M. Driscoll, ed., 5087 Trivia Questions & Answers]More Oprah Winfrey anecdotesRelated Anecdote Keywords:
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