Oprah Winfrey changed the lives of so many people. She has used her position as the most influential woman in media to inspire, educate and empower people from all walks of life around the world. “Each of us gets through difficult times because someone is there to bridge the gap for us.” (Winfrey) She has done many amazing things during her career in entertainment and media, including changing people's lives forever. Oprah Winfrey is a charitable person while exerting great influence in the entertainment industry. Oprah Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on January 29, 1954. Her parents were unmarried and separated after her conception. Growing up she was very poor and often had to wear potato sacks to school. Her mother's lack of supervision led to her being sexually abused by her mother's friends or boyfriends. This then led to her having a premature baby at age 14 who died a few days after birth. “True integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that no one will know whether you did it or not.” (Winfrey) After having the baby, ...