It Couldn't Happen To A Nicer Person Quiz

Answer: LeBron James

LeBron James (born 1984) has won NBA Championships (2012 and 2013 with the Miami Heat and 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers)and NBA Most Valuable Player Titles (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013). The I Promise School is located in Akron, OH, and supported through the LeBron James Family Foundation. Students who attend primarily come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

They are provided with uniforms, bicycles and meals. Students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are guaranteed tuition to attend the University of Akron.

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey (born 1954) was hired in 1983 to host the daytime talk show "AM Chicago". By 1986, the show was nationally syndicated and renamed "The Oprah Winfrey Show". Winfrey is estimated to have given over $400 million to educational causes including 400 scholarships to Morehouse College and establishing the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa.

Other causes to which she has donated include the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture and relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina.

Answer: Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi (born 1957) is an actor who has a number of credits including appearing in the film "Fargo" (1996) and the series "Boardwalk Empire" (2010-2014), for which he won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. He served as a firefighter with Engine Company 55 for four years (1980-1984) in the Little Italy section of New York City.

The day after the September 11 attacks he returned to his old company and spent a week volunteering twelve-hour shifts to search through rubble for missing firefighters.

Answer: Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga (born Stefani Germanotta in 1986) is a multi-Grammy Award winning musician who has successful albums and singles (including "Just Dance" and "Poker Face"). Named after her second studio album and established in 2011, her "Born This Way" supports youth empowerment and also works against bullying. She is also a strong supporter of LGBT rights.

Answer: Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres starred in the sitcom "Ellen" (1995-1999) and since 2003 has hosted the talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". In excess of 50 million dollars in gifts have been given over the course of her talk show's run. She also voiced the character of Dory in the two films named in the question. Ellen is a frequent supporter of various charities including those that benefit animals.

In 2011 she was named a special envoy for Global AIDS awareness. She was a 2016 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Answer: Bono

Bono (born Paul David Hewson in 1960) has a day job as lead vocalist and lyricist for U2. Over the course of several decades, U2 has released numerous hit songs such as "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and "With or Without You". Bono is known for his meetings with various world leaders such as President George W. Bush of the United States spreading information about various issues and encouraging granting of aid packages.

Some of the causes that Bono supports with his time and funds includes debt relief for impoverished nations and AIDS research.

Answer: JK Rowling

JK Rowling (born Joanne Rowling in 1965) is the author of the best selling "Harry Potter" series as well as several other works. Once spending time receiving support from welfare, her net worth has since approached one billion dollars. She has given away a large part of earnings supporting charitable causes such as Comic Relief, One Parent Families and Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain.

Her experiences with poverty have shaped her philanthropy.

Answer: Stephen King

Stephen King (born 1947) is known for numerous best selling books such as "Carrie" (1973), "The Shining" (1977), and "IT" (1986) as well as short stories. Many of his works have been adapted into television programs ans motion pictures. King is a lifelong resident of Maine and focuses much of his charity on that state.

He donates several million dollars a year, primarily to Maine schools, local libraries, and fire departments.

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks (born 1956) is known for his appearances in many popular films such as "Splash" (1984), "Sleepless in Seattle" (1993) and "The Green Mile" (1999). Hanks has supported various environmental causes as well as served as the chair of the "Hidden Heroes Campaign" which promotes greater support of the caregivers of military veterans.

In addition, Hanks is seen as one of the "good guys" of Hollywood. The reference to him as "America's Dad" appeared in a 2016 issue of "Esquire" magazine.

Answer: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift (born 1989) is a singer-songwriter known for such songs as "You Belong to Me" and "Shake It Off". Her description as "America's Sweetheart" came from a 2017 issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine. Other sources have also described her ease in interacting with fans.

She has also been generous with her charitable support, donating to victims of several natural disasters and providing financial support to several secondary and tertiary schools.