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Being told "no" can sting at any age, especially after putting time, money, or pride into something. But some of America’s most familiar names heard it over and over. Thomas Edison was dismissed as a poor student, Elvis was reportedly told to return to truck driving, and Stephen King nearly threw his first best-seller away. Their stories get even more surprising from there. Here are 10 Americans whose biggest setbacks were simply the first step towards success.
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