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 * Bill Cosby**

Bill Cosby was a famous person because of his story telling and his ability to be a great actor. He was the first African American to star in a show. Bill Cosby exemplified perseverance by over coming his rough childhood, his being of a poor student, and him being an African American.

Bill Cosby over came his rough childhood. By his absents of his father not being there for him. Bill Cosby as a child had to take care of his family until his mom came home. He told stories to his family and friends which helped him get experience with telling stories. His grandfather taught him how to tell stories.

Bill Cosby overcame being a poor student. He didn't listen in class and was always an underacheiver. He later went back to school after being in the Navy helping people. He got to attend with a track scholarship. He went to Temple University.

Bill Cosby overcame being an African American. He broke the racial barrier in television by staring in a show callled "I Spy." He was a black comedian during the Civil Rights Movement. He overcame this by being the 1st African American to star in a tv show and also won Emmy's for it.He published numerous books.

By dedicating himself to his goals, Bill was able to rise above a sad past, being a poor student, and an African American.

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