Bono
Lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, Bono is also higly involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian efforts. He established the organization DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), helped put together 2005's Live 8 concerts, is the co-founder and spokesman for The One Campaign and has traveled the world to consult with various world leaders.
Fast Facts
- Born: May 10, 1960 in Dublin, Ireland
- Birth name: Paul David Hewson
- Named one of Time Magazine's 2005 "Persons of the Year" along with Bill and Melinda Gates
- Received an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2006
- Nominated for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
- The only person to have been nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Nobel Peace Prize
Quotes
- "We can be the generation that no longer accepts that an accident of latitude determines whether a child lives or dies. But will we be that generation?"
- "I believe there's a force of love and logic in the world, a force of love and logic behind the universe."
- "Sing the melody line you hear in your own head. Remember, you don't owe anybody any explanations."
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