More than half the poll (54%) want to share their challenges and how they overcame them, while the same number of Americans consider themselves to be an interesting character — enough that they feel their story should be published. As for who should ultimately pen their life’s tale, popular picks include Chinua Achebe, J. K. Rowling, and Stephen King.
When asked who they’d cast as themselves in the movie adaptation, respondents’ choices ranged from Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Lopez, and Sandra Bullock to Al Pacino, Denzel Washington, and the late Chadwick Boseman. Interestingly, those who consider themselves avid readers were much more likely to consider their lives to be worthy of a book or movie adaption (63% vs. 37%).
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