My brother when he was in high school lifted weights damn near every day. He was offered roids but turned them down thank God. He told me that he trained naturally because it gave him a sense of pride and accomplishment. Taking steroids makes some users super aggressive and angry in general. It shrinks your testicles to boot. Bad shit bro.
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Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE (born 12 August 1949) is a British singer, guitarist, composer, songwriter, record producer, and film score composer. He was the lead guitarist, lead singer, and songwriter for the rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his younger brother, David Knopfler, in 1977. He was born in Glasgow but raised near Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Since Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler has recorded and produced nine solo albums and, as with his previous band, produced many hit songs. He has composed and produced film scores for nine films, including Local Hero (1983), Cal (1984), The Princess Bride (1987), Wag the Dog (1997) and Altamira (2016).
In addition to his work with Dire Straits, Knopfler has, as a solo artist, recorded and performed with many prominent musicians, including B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Chris Botti, John Anderson, the Chieftains, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, George Jones, Phil Lynott, Donal Lunny, Van Morrison, Steely Dan, Sting, Emmylou Harris , James Taylor and Sonny Landreth , sometimes working as a session musician. He has produced albums for Tina Turner, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman.
Knopfler is a fingerstyle guitarist and was ranked 27th on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million records to date. A four-time Grammy Award winner, Knopfler is the recipient of the Edison Award, the Steiger Award and the Ivor Novello Award, as well as holding three honorary doctorate degrees in music from universities in the United Kingdom. Knopfler was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018.
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Born on March 22, 1965, in Lexington, North Carolina, Rick Harrison is the son of Richard Benjamin Harrison and JoAnne Rhue Harrison. Although he attended Taft Middle School in the San Diego Unified School District, Harrison chose to leave during the tenth grade to explore a distinctive business opportunity. His entrepreneurial endeavors commenced with the sale of counterfeit Gucci bags, yielding a remarkable income of $2,000 per week.In 1989, Rick Harrison, alongside his father, founded the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. As time progressed, the establishment garnered widespread acclaim and experienced notable prosperity. By 2005, the pawn shop was disbursing an impressive $3 million in loans annually, generating an additional $700,000 in interest.
The store gained fame for its extensive assortment of rare and distinctive items, encompassing sports memorabilia like a Super Bowl ring, along with a diverse range of jewelry.In 2003, the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop gained exposure on Insomniac with Dave Attell, attracting the interest of television producers. Leftfield Pictures proposed the concept of a reality show centered on the pawn shop to Harrison. Nancy Dubuc from the History Channel played a key role in refining the idea, ultimately giving rise to the creation of Pawn Stars. The series focuses on the day-to-day activities of the pawn shop, showcasing its interactions with customers and prominently featuring Harrison, his late father Richard, Corey, and Austin “Chumlee” Russell.
Pawn Stars achieved tremendous success, emerging as one of the top-rated programs on the History Channel. In 2011, Harrison added to his accomplishments by publishing his bestselling biography, License to Pawn, which secured the 22nd spot on The New York Times Best Seller list. Beyond the realm of reality TV, he broadened his influence by making guest appearances as himself in popular series such as iCarly and The Middle.
In addition to his thriving business endeavors, Harrison has demonstrated astute investment acumen in real estate. In 2019, he made a notable acquisition, purchasing a lavish property in the Red Rock Country Club of Las Vegas for $3.99 million. This impressive residence spans an expansive 8,845 square feet and boasts opulent features such as granite flooring, multiple bedrooms, a well-equipped gym, a home theater, and a wine cellar.
Harrison’s love for automobiles is evident in his diverse collection, which encompasses classic models like the 1973 Volkswagen Thing, the 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe, and the 1966 Imperial Crown Convertible. As of 2023, Rick Harrison’s net worth has reached an impressive $10 million. His financial standing has seen consistent growth over the years, with reported figures of $9.5 million in 2022, $9.0 million in 2021, $8.5 million in 2020, and $8.0 million in 2019.
Rick Harrison’s notable success as both a businessman and television personality has played a pivotal role in the accumulation of his substantial net worth. His thriving pawn shop, coupled with his role in the widely acclaimed reality TV show, has established a lucrative career for him, contributing significantly to his financial success. Additionally, strategic investments in real estate and his passion for collecting cars have further augmented his wealth. Rick Harrison’s ongoing entrepreneurial ventures and steadfast determination continue to fuel the upward trajectory of his net worth.
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