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As a North Carolinian, I feel that I must defend the state's honor by pointing out all all of our success stories:

* Riley Mason - porn chick from my hometown of Chapel Hill

* Rayveness - porn chick

* Midori - porn chick

* Brook Ballentyne - porn chick from my neck of the woods

* Chasey Lain - porn chick

* Victoria Givens - porn chick

* Angelica Sin - porn chick

Writers

* Thomas Wolfe: Born in Asheville, Wolfe was a noted novelist and author of books such as "Look Homeward, Angel" and "You Can't Go Home Again."

Journalists

* David Brinkley: A TV news reporter and commentator from Wilmington, Brinkley was best known for co-hosting the "Huntley-Brinkley Report" from 1956 to 1970 and later hosting "This Week with David Brinkley."

* Howard Cosell: Cosell was a famous sports commentator from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was known for freely expressing his opinions on nearly every topic in sports, and for serving as one of the original hosts of the television program "Monday Night Football."

* Charles Kuralt: An Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist from Wilmington, Kuralt spent nearly all of his career with CBS news, most notably as the host of "On The Road" and "Sunday Morning."

* Edward R. Murrow: A five-time Emmy winning journalist from Polecat Creek, North Carolina, Murrow is a member of the Television Hall of Fame. He earned distinction at CBS news for his TV and radio reporting.

* Charlie Rose: An Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist and interviewer, Rose was born in Henderson, North Carolina. His interview show, "Charlie Rose," has become a staple of PBS programming.

Entertainers/Artists
Individuals

* Fantasia Barrino: This High Point native came to fame when she won top honors on the television show ?American Idol? in 2004. After being crowned the American Idol, Fantasia?s single ?I Believe? won two Billboard Awards and her album ?Free Yourself? went platinum in 2005.

* John Coltrane: Born in Hamlet, North Carolina, Coltrane is considered to be one of the greatest and most innovative jazz musicians of all time.

* Cecil B. DeMille: DeMille, from Washington, North Carolina, was a famous actor and director of early films. He is best known for his work on movies such as "The Ten Commandments" and "The Greatest Show on Earth."

* Roberta Flack: This Grammy-winning singer from Black Mountain, North Carolina, is best known for titles such as "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Set the Night to Music."

* Ava Gardner: This famous actress from Smithfield, North Carolina, received both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her many film roles. Some of her more noted films include "Show Boat," "On the Beach," and "The Sun Also Rises."

* Andy Griffith: The actor from Mount Airy, North Carolina is famous for his work on the long running television programs "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock."

* Thelonious Monk: Born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Monk was a legendary jazz pianist known for his innovative techniques. He was among a select group of musicians responsible for the birth of a new form of jazz known as "bebop."

* Earl Scruggs: Born and raised in North Carolina's Cleveland County, Earl Scruggs was just four years old when he picked up his first banjo. Together with guitarist Lester Flatt and the "Foggy Mountain Boys," he helped introduce bluegrass music to popular culture in the 1960s through the theme music to the television show "The Beverly Hillbillies" and the film "Bonnie and Clyde."

* Doc Watson: Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, this musician gained prominence during the folk music revival of the 1960s. Blind since infancy, Watson's unique blend of traditional Appalachian, country, blues, gospel and bluegrass music has earned him five Grammy Awards.

Groups

* Ben Folds Five: This popular band from Chapel Hill gained fame for songs such as "Brick," before calling it quits in November of 2000.

* Squirrel Nut Zippers: A Chapel Hill/Efland band with influences from a variety of styles of music, the Zippers are most famous for songs such as "Ghost of Stephen Foster."

Athletes

* Dale Earnhardt, Sr.: A native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Earnhardt became one of the most popular race car drivers in NASCAR history. Known to fans as "The Intimidator" for his aggressive style, Earnhardt won seven Winston Cup Championships. He was killed in a crash on the last lap of the Daytona 500 race on February 18, 2001.

* Jim "Catfish" Hunter: This Perquimans County native gained national fame as a pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics and the New York Yankees. His impressive list of wins earned him a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

* Marion Jones: Known to many as "the world's fastest woman," Jones won 3 gold medals and 2 bronze medals at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, taking home more track and field medals in a single Olympics than any other female athlete in history. Jones lives and trains in Wake County.

* Michael Jordan: Although he was born in Brooklyn, the man regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, at a very early age, and spent his childhood there. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where his team won an NCAA tournament, and then was a part of two Olympic gold medal teams and 6 NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls.

* Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice: An Asheville native who became a star football player for the UNC Tar Heels in the late 1940s and then the Washington Redskins in the 1950s.

* Meadowlark Lemon: A native of Wilmington, North Carolina, Lemon played with the Harlem Globetrotters for 24 years. Affectionately known to many as the "Clown Prince of Basketball," Lemon was as famous for his comedic skill on the basketball court as he was for his athletic talent. He later became an ordained minister and now serves as a preacher in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he divides his time between his work with youth and with his own basketball team, the Harlem All-Stars.

* Sugar Ray Leonard: This world famous boxer, born in Wilmington, won an Olympic gold medal and 5 world titles.

* Gaylord Perry: This Williamston native and Baseball Hall of Famer pitched 3,534 strikeouts during his career, playing for teams like the San Francisco Giants, the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves. Perry won the prestigious Cy Young Award in 1972 and 1978.

* Richard Petty: This Randleman, North Carolina native gained fame as a NASCAR racing driver. Petty won 7 championships and holds the record for most consecutive race wins: 10.

Others:
* Ryan Adams ? singer-song writer from Jacksonville
* Clay Aiken ? American Idol finalist
* Tori Amos ? Singer and pianist. Born in Newton, North Carolina.
* George Clinton ?funk musician. Born in Kannapolis.
* Charlie Daniels ? Singer of "Devil Went Down to Georgia". Born in Wilmington, North Carolina.
* Sammy Davis Sr. ? Born in Kinston, North Carolina.
* Rick Dees ? radio DJ
* Fred Durst ? Born in Gastonia, North Carolina.
* Gallagher ? Comedian. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
* Michael C. Hall ? Actor famous for playing "David Fisher" in the HBO series Six Feet Under. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina.
* Ben E. King ? Singer. Born in Henderson, North Carolina.
* Jaime Pressly ? Actress. Born in Kinston, North Carolina.
* Nina Simone ? singer
* Luther Vandross ? R&B singer
* Jody Whatly - singer
* Buffalo Bob Smith - Host of children's show
* Link Ray - Surf Guitarist

In conclusion, you are a fucking idiot and all North Carolinians FART IN YOUR GENERAL DIRECTION (which probably smells a lot like Newark, NJ)

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