What's the most famous zero-to-hero comeback story of all time?

Some of the biggest names in history were broke, rejected, or written off before they made it. From rejected manuscripts to being cut from the team, which turnaround do you think is the most inspiring?

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J.K. Rowling — a single mother on welfare writing in cafes, rejected by 12 publishers, then went on to create the best-selling book series in history.

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Oprah Winfrey — grew up in poverty and endured a traumatic childhood, then built a media empire and became one of the most influential people in the world.

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Sylvester Stallone — broke and nearly homeless, sold his dog for $50, then wrote the Rocky script in three days and refused to sell it without starring in it himself.

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Abraham Lincoln — failed in business, lost multiple elections, and suffered repeated personal setbacks before becoming one of America's most revered presidents.

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Michael Jordan — cut from his high school varsity basketball team, then went on to become widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

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