Exeposé Comment are looking to find Exeter’s most popular alumnus. Online Editors Dave Reynolds and James Bennett offer 5 suggestions below of arguably the most famous of our alumni. Have a browse and write to us defending one of our suggestions or offer one of your own.
1) JK Rowling.
Probably the most obvious candidate. After graduating in 1986, she went on to write the Harry Potter fantasy series which has gained world wide attention, won multiple awards and sold more than 400 million copies. She was inspired by places in and around Exeter, including the Black Horse Inn and Gandy Street which was transformed into Diagon Alley in her novels.
2) Andrew Lansley.
It’s probably not really fair to put him straight after JK. The former Health Secretary and and now Leader of the House of Commons is probably the most high profile politician to have been educated here. Just last week, he graced us with his presence to give a talk on ‘Life in Government’. Elected as Guild President during his time here, Lansley is the most prominent example of the political career trajectory available to Exeter graduates.
3) Rhod Gilbert.
Notoriously shy during his Freshers’ year spent in Lafrowda, Rhod has gone on to be one of the most successful comedians in modern time. A seemingly down to earth guy, he appears to be the sort of person who’d still stick around for a chat even if it was just to berate you for not selling him a cheese sandwich. Oh yeah, and he’s Welsh so he’s obviously great!
4) Katie Hopkins.
Where to start? Hopkins rose to fame by appearing on The Apprentice a few years ago and has since made a name for herself by appearing on various television shows and blurting out her stream of conscioussness style commentary and opinion. Having recently appeared in a debate about the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, she stole the show with lines such as,“Is there anyone called Tyler in this audience? Well, that sort of proves my point doesn’t it?”( She’s famous for being rude!).
5) Will Young.
Will was the first winner of the short lived Pop Idol in 2002. Having studied Politics at Exeter, his career has taken a slightly different route than that of Andrew Lansley, who studied the same. Famous for songs such as Jealousy and Leave Right Now, Will is still making records today.
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