Connecticut has been home to many famous people throughout its history. Here are some notable examples:
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Mark Twain - author and humorist, lived in Hartford, CT from 1874 until his death in 1910.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe - author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," lived in Hartford, CT for many years.
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Katharine Hepburn - actress, born in Hartford, CT and spent much of her life there.
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Paul Newman - actor and philanthropist, born in Shaker Heights, OH but lived in Westport, CT for many years.
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Michael Bolton - singer and songwriter, born in New Haven, CT and grew up in nearby town of Madison.
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Martha Stewart - lifestyle guru, lived on her stunning Turkey Hill farmstead in Westport, CT from 1971 to 2007.
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Christopher Lloyd - actor, born in Stamford, CT.
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Meg Ryan - actress, born in Fairfield, CT.
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Kevin Bacon - actor, lived in Sharon, CT for many years.
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Roger Waters - musician and songwriter, lived in New Canaan, CT for many years.
