About Author
An author is the writer of a book, article, play, or other written work. A broader definition of the word "author" states: "An author is 'the person who originated or gave existence to anything' and whose authorship determines responsibility for what was created.'"
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New Year Honours 2020: Famous names on the list
More Than 1,000 people have been recognised in the
The majority of recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities. But here are some of the better-known names.
Olivia Newton-JohnOccupation: Actress and singer, star of Grease
Honour: Damehood for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment
Quote: "I Am extremely excited, honoured and grateful Beyond Words to be included with such an esteemed group of women who have received this distinguished award before me.
"As a girl born in Cambridge, I Am very proud of my British ancestry and so appreciative to be recognised in this way by the United Kingdom . "
Nadiya HussainOccupation: TV cook
Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts
Ben StokesOccupation: England cricketer, World Cup and BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner
Honour: OBE for services to cricket
Sir Elton JohnOccupation: Singer and composer
Honour: Companion of Honour for services to music and charity
Ainsley HarriottOccupation: TV chef
Honour: MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts
Quote: "When I was first told about it, I immediately thought about my dear late mum - which really choked me up, because I know how proud she would have been.
"Her boy's proud too - it's a great honour for me and for everyone who has helped me on My Way . "
Rose TremainOccupation: Author - Orange and Whitbread prize winner
Honour: Damehood for services to writing
Jill ScottOccupation: England footballer
Honour: MBE for services to women's football
Quote: "There's been Tough Times - I remember Going Away on an England camp when I was 14, and I never got selected then for four years.
"It was really difficult because a couple of my teammates were being picked.
"Standing here now, I think I've got 146 caps for England, so I'm glad I made that decision not to quit. "
Gabby LoganOccupation: Broadcaster
Honour: MBE for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport
Baroness Floella BenjaminOccupation: Actress, broadcaster and peer
Honour: Damehood for services to charity
Quote: "I Am buzzing with excitement like a little girl. I just feel so happy and thrilled, and honoured and privileged to be able to accept this honour.
"For The Last 40 Years , I believed that you have to give back and you have to try and think about other people as much as you can because when I came to Britain, aged 10, I had a pretty tough time, people told me to go back, they didn't want me here.
"And I realised that I was worthy because my parents kept telling me that. "
Roger TaylorOccupation: Drummer in Queen
Honour: OBE for services to music
Steve McQueenOccupation: Artist and Film Director - Turner Prize winner. Won Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave
Honour: Knighthood for services to art and film
Sam MendesOccupation: Theatre and Film Director - Olivier and Bafta award winner, Academy Award for American Beauty
Honour: Knighthood for services to drama
Quote: "I'm amazed, delighted and extremely proud. I have stood on the shoulders of so many collaborators and colleagues over The Last 30 years - Actors , writers, designers, producers, technicians - to whom I owe a huge debt of gratitude. I would not be receiving this honour without them. "
Jade JonesOccupation: Taekwondo fighter, world champion, double Olympic Gold medallist
Honour: OBE for services to taekwondo and sport
Need a reminder of what the acronyms mean? Read our
new year honours, olivia newton‐john, nadiya hussain, elton john, ben stokes
Source of news: bbc.com
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