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John Hancock, former president of United States Congress, has arguably one of the most famous signatures around. As the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, he led the charge for what was considered treason against the king. Popular history writes that he wrote his name in such large letters so that "The fat old king could read it without his spectacles." Because of his bravery, hand lettering signatures are now often referred to as a ‘John Hancock.’

Bored Panda has compiled a list of other famous peoples ‘Hancocks,’ and some of these artists' signatures are so extravagant they knock the congressman down a few spots. Some popular celebrities even scrawled a cartoon image by their name, and I’m sure you can imagine what Walt Disney drew. While some of these famous names are inspired, some people need to up their game or practice their handwriting. Scroll down below to see some of the best and worst autographs, and perhaps you will be motivated to work on your own penmanship. Never know when you could get famous, right? Don’t forget to upvote the most beautiful signatures!

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Vincent Price - American Actor, Well Known For His Distinctive Voice And Performances In Horror Films

Vincent Price - American Actor, Well Known For His Distinctive Voice And Performances In Horror Films

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    John Hancock - The First And Third Governor Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

    John Hancock - The First And Third Governor Of The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

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    #3

    Walt Disney - American Entrepreneur, Animator, Voice Actor And Film Producer

    Walt Disney - American Entrepreneur, Animator, Voice Actor And Film Producer

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    희별 송
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who else expected his signature to look like the loopy Walt Disney lettering that’s shown in Disney movies?

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    #4

    Elizabeth I - Queen Of England And Ireland From 1558 To 1603

    Elizabeth I - Queen Of England And Ireland From 1558 To 1603

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    #5

    Pablo Picasso - Spanish Painter And Sculptor Best Known For Co-Founding The Cubist Movement

    Pablo Picasso - Spanish Painter And Sculptor Best Known For Co-Founding The Cubist Movement

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    #6

    Kurt Vonnegut - American Novelist, Satirist

    Kurt Vonnegut - American Novelist, Satirist

    Marty Reichenthal Report

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    Mahatma Gandhi - Indian Activist Who Was The Leader Of The Indian Independence Movement Against British Rule

    Mahatma Gandhi - Indian Activist Who Was The Leader Of The Indian Independence Movement Against British Rule

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    Martin Luther King - American Baptist Minister And Activist Who Became The Leader In The Civil Rights Movement

    Martin Luther King - American Baptist Minister And Activist Who Became The Leader In The Civil Rights Movement

    Howard Sochurek Report

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    #9

    Marilyn Monroe - American Actress, Model And Singer

    Marilyn Monroe - American Actress, Model And Singer

    Alfred Eisenstaedt Report

    #10

    Keiji Inafune - Japanese Video Game Producer, Illustrator And Businessman, The Co-Creator Of Megaman

    Keiji Inafune - Japanese Video Game Producer, Illustrator And Businessman, The Co-Creator Of Megaman

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    Albrecht Dürer - A Painter, Printmaker And Theorist Of The German Renaissance

    Albrecht Dürer - A Painter, Printmaker And Theorist Of The German Renaissance

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    #12

    John Lennon - English Singer, Songwriter, And Peace Activist Who Co-Founded The Beatles

    John Lennon - English Singer, Songwriter, And Peace Activist Who Co-Founded The Beatles

    Brian Hamill Report

    #13

    Keanu Reeves - Canadian Actor, Director, Producer, And Musician

    Keanu Reeves - Canadian Actor, Director, Producer, And Musician

    Colin McConnell Report

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    Michael Jackson - American Singer, Songwriter, And Dancer

    Michael Jackson - American Singer, Songwriter, And Dancer

    Joshua Gates Weisberg-Pool Report

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    Hugh Jackman - Australian Actor, Singer, And Producer

    Hugh Jackman - Australian Actor, Singer, And Producer

    Kirk McKoy Report

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    David Bowie - English Singer-Songwriter And Actor

    David Bowie - English Singer-Songwriter And Actor

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    #17

    George Washington - 1st President Of The United States

    George Washington - 1st President Of The United States

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    #18

    Leonardo Da Vinci - Italian Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Engineer And Inventor

    Leonardo Da Vinci - Italian Painter, Sculptor, Architect, Engineer And Inventor

    Hulton Archive Report

    #19

    Bruce Lee - Actor, Film Director, Martial Artist, Martial Arts Instructor And Philosopher

    Bruce Lee - Actor, Film Director, Martial Artist, Martial Arts Instructor And Philosopher

    Archive Photos Report

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    rola
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That amazing way he sihns the chinese charater ❤️

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    Jay Leno - American Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, And Television Host

    Jay Leno - American Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, And Television Host

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    Angelina Jolie - American Actress, Filmmaker, And Humanitarian

    Angelina Jolie - American Actress, Filmmaker, And Humanitarian

    Dan Kitwood Report

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    Lucida
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like my signature when the DHL-delivery guy asks me to sign on that pocket machine they have.

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    #22

    Jacob Joseph Lew - An American Attorney Who Was The 76th United States Secretary Of The Treasury

    Jacob Joseph Lew - An American Attorney Who Was The 76th United States Secretary Of The Treasury

    Pete Marovich Report

    #23

    Victoria Beckham - English Businesswoman, Fashion Designer, Model, And Singer

    Victoria Beckham - English Businesswoman, Fashion Designer, Model, And Singer

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    #24

    Barack Obama - The 44th President Of The United States

    Barack Obama - The 44th President Of The United States

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    #26

    Thom Yorke - English Musician And Composer, And The Singer And Principal Songwriter Of The Alternative Rock Band Radiohead

    Thom Yorke - English Musician And Composer, And The Singer And Principal Songwriter Of The Alternative Rock Band Radiohead

    Matt Cardy Report

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    Steven Tyler - American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor, And Former Television Music Competition Judge. He Is Best Known As The Lead Singer Of The Boston-Based Rock Band Aerosmith

    Steven Tyler - American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor, And Former Television Music Competition Judge. He Is Best Known As The Lead Singer Of The Boston-Based Rock Band Aerosmith

    PYMCA Report

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    Tom Hanks - American Actor And Filmmaker Known For His Comedic And Dramatic Roles

    Tom Hanks - American Actor And Filmmaker Known For His Comedic And Dramatic Roles

    Kevork Djansezian Report

    #31

    Anne Hathaway - American Actress And Singer

    Anne Hathaway - American Actress And Singer

    Sandy Young Report

    #32

    Morgan Freeman - American Actor, Producer, And Narrator

    Morgan Freeman - American Actor, Producer, And Narrator

    Gareth Cattermole Report

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    #33

    Prince - American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer And Filmmaker

    Prince - American Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer And Filmmaker

    Richard Hartog Report

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    Whitney Houston - American Singer, Actress, Producer, And Model

    Whitney Houston - American Singer, Actress, Producer, And Model

    Walter McBride Report

    #35

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Prolific And Influential Composer Of The Classical Era

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Prolific And Influential Composer Of The Classical Era

    Imagno Report

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    Oprah Winfrey - American Media Proprietor, Talk Show Host, Actress, Producer, And Philanthropist

    Oprah Winfrey - American Media Proprietor, Talk Show Host, Actress, Producer, And Philanthropist

    Theo Wargo Report

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    Patricia Ross
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gosh all these negative comments might make her cry. Oh, wait, she a kabillionaire and couldn't care less about any of you haters.

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    Stephen Hawking - English Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist, And Author

    Stephen Hawking - English Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist, And Author

    Bruno Vincent Report

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    Kurt Cobain - American Singer, Songwriter, And Musician Who Was The Lead Singer Of The Grunge Band Nirvana

    Kurt Cobain - American Singer, Songwriter, And Musician Who Was The Lead Singer Of The Grunge Band Nirvana

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    Leonard Nimoy - American Actor, Film Director, Photographer, Author, Singer And Songwriter, Best Known For His Role As Spock Of The Star Trek Franchise

    Leonard Nimoy - American Actor, Film Director, Photographer, Author, Singer And Songwriter, Best Known For His Role As Spock Of The Star Trek Franchise

    Steve Schapiro Report

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    Antonio Banderas - Spanish Actor, Singer, And Producer

    Antonio Banderas - Spanish Actor, Singer, And Producer

    Fernando Camino Report

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    #41

    Neil Patrick Harris -American Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Magician, And Singer

    Neil Patrick Harris -American Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Magician, And Singer

    Mark Veltman Report

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    Heath Ledger - Australian Actor And Director

    Heath Ledger - Australian Actor And Director

    Bob Riha, Jr. Report

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    Annie Lennox - Scottish Singer, Songwriter, Political Activist And Philanthropist

    Annie Lennox - Scottish Singer, Songwriter, Political Activist And Philanthropist

    Samir Hussein Report

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    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is without a doubt one of the most talented, kindest, most caring people out there. She grew up from nothing. She made her way through life through hard work and talent and still one of the most humble, down to earth, real people out there. True class in every sense.

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    Judith Sheindlin - Professionally Known As Judge Judy, Is An American Prosecution Lawyer, Former Manhattan Family Court Judge And Television Personality

    Judith Sheindlin - Professionally Known As Judge Judy, Is An American Prosecution Lawyer, Former Manhattan Family Court Judge And Television Personality

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    Bill Gates - Founder Of Microsoft Corporation

    Bill Gates - Founder Of Microsoft Corporation

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    Phoebe Bean
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I expected a more complex signature... but no, very BillGates-ish...

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    Jackie Chan - Hong Kong Martial Artist, Actor, Film Director, Producer, Stuntman, And Singer

    Jackie Chan - Hong Kong Martial Artist, Actor, Film Director, Producer, Stuntman, And Singer

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    J. K. Rowling - British Writer Best Known For The Harry Potter Fantasy Series

    J. K. Rowling - British Writer Best Known For The Harry Potter Fantasy Series

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    Elizabeth II - Queen Of The United Kingdom And The Other Commonwealth Realms

    Elizabeth II - Queen Of The United Kingdom And The Other Commonwealth Realms

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    Ana Fuentes
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "R" stands for queen/ king every queen/king of England has to use it at the end of their chosen name.

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    #50

    Elvis Presley - American Rock Musician

    Elvis Presley - American Rock Musician

    Hulton Archive Report

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    Daniel Radcliffe - English Actor Best Known For His Role As Harry Potter In The Film Series Of The Same Name

    Daniel Radcliffe - English Actor Best Known For His Role As Harry Potter In The Film Series Of The Same Name

    Chris So Report

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    Emma Stone - American Actress

    Emma Stone - American Actress

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    Emma Rain
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cannot see her name anywhere, but for some reason loving this signature <3

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    #53

    Neil Armstrong - American Astronaut And Aeronautical Engineer Who Was The First Person To Walk On The Moon

    Neil Armstrong - American Astronaut And Aeronautical Engineer Who Was The First Person To Walk On The Moon

    Encyclopaedia Britannica Report

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    Will Smith - American Actor, Producer, Rapper, Comedian, And Songwriter

    Will Smith - American Actor, Producer, Rapper, Comedian, And Songwriter

    Chris Jackson Report

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    Diego Maradona - Argentine Retired Professional Footballer And Manager

    Diego Maradona - Argentine Retired Professional Footballer And Manager

    Daniel Garcia Report

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    Robert Downey Jr - American Actor

    Robert Downey Jr - American Actor

    Christian Jentz Report

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    Arnold Schwarzenegger - Austrian-American Actor, Filmmaker, Politician And Former Professional Bodybuilder And Powerlifter

    Arnold Schwarzenegger - Austrian-American Actor, Filmmaker, Politician And Former Professional Bodybuilder And Powerlifter

    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis Report

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    Sylvester Stallone - American Actor And Filmmaker

    Sylvester Stallone - American Actor And Filmmaker

    Eric Robert/Sygma Report

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    Jim Carrey - Canadian-American Actor, Comedian, Impressionist, Screenwriter, Musician, Producer And Painter

    Jim Carrey - Canadian-American Actor, Comedian, Impressionist, Screenwriter, Musician, Producer And Painter

    Michael Kovac Report

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    Justin Timberlake - American Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Dancer, And Record Producer

    Justin Timberlake - American Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Dancer, And Record Producer

    Miguel Villagran Report

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    Rowan Atkinson - English Actor, Comedian, And Screenwriter Best Known For His Work On The Sitcoms Blackadder And Mr. Bean

    Rowan Atkinson - English Actor, Comedian, And Screenwriter Best Known For His Work On The Sitcoms Blackadder And Mr. Bean

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    Clinton Eastwood - American Actor, Filmmaker, Musician, And Political Figure

    Clinton Eastwood - American Actor, Filmmaker, Musician, And Political Figure

    Robert Gauthier Report

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    #63

    Leonardo DiCaprio - American Actor, Film Producer, And Environmental Activist

    Leonardo DiCaprio - American Actor, Film Producer, And Environmental Activist

    Tibrina Hobson Report

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    Brad Pitt - American Actor And Film Producer

    Brad Pitt - American Actor And Film Producer

    Brendan Hoffman Report

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    Johnny Depp - American Actor, Producer, And Musician

    Johnny Depp - American Actor, Producer, And Musician

    Ray Tang Report

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    Stephen Gilchrist Glover (Steve-O) - Actor, Stunt Performer, Producer, Comedian, Author, Musician, And Clown

    Stephen Gilchrist Glover (Steve-O) - Actor, Stunt Performer, Producer, Comedian, Author, Musician, And Clown

    Gage Skidmore Report

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    Hillary Clinton - American Politician And Diplomat

    Hillary Clinton - American Politician And Diplomat

    Robert Cianflone Report

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    Carol Harrison
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admire her for signing all three names. I gave up after the second year of marriage.

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    David Gilmour - English Guitarist, Singer And Songwriter Best Known As A Longtime Member Of The Progressive Rock Band Pink Floyd

    David Gilmour - English Guitarist, Singer And Songwriter Best Known As A Longtime Member Of The Progressive Rock Band Pink Floyd

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    Nicki Minaj - Trinidadian-Born American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Model, And Actress

    Nicki Minaj - Trinidadian-Born American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Model, And Actress

    Eduardo Munoz Alvarez Report

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    Jason Biggs - American Actor And Comedian

    Jason Biggs - American Actor And Comedian

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    Sandra Bullock - American Actress, Producer, And Philanthropist

    Sandra Bullock - American Actress, Producer, And Philanthropist

    Samir Hussein Report

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    Kate Winslet - English Actress

    Kate Winslet - English Actress

    Bob Riha, Jr. Report

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    Beyonce - American Singer, Songwriter, Actress, And Businesswoman

    Beyonce - American Singer, Songwriter, Actress, And Businesswoman

    Dave Hogan Report

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    Shia LaBeouf - American Actor, Performance Artist, And Filmmaker

    Shia LaBeouf - American Actor, Performance Artist, And Filmmaker

    J. Merritt Report

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    #77

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah - Pakistani Lawyer And Politician

    Muhammad Ali Jinnah - Pakistani Lawyer And Politician

    Paul Popper Report

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    JadedGoth
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, and they forgot "Father of the Nation" and "Founder of Pakistan".

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    Amanda Seyfried - American Actress, Model, And Singer-Songwriter

    Amanda Seyfried - American Actress, Model, And Singer-Songwriter

    Karwai Tang Report

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    Madonna - American Singer, Songwriter, Actress, And Businesswoman

    Madonna - American Singer, Songwriter, Actress, And Businesswoman

    Press Association Report

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    Emma Rain
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh gosh, I didn’t recognise her! She’s had a lot of fillers I guess? Shame, she looks totally different :(

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    James Franco - American Actor, Filmmaker, And College Instructor

    James Franco - American Actor, Filmmaker, And College Instructor

    Frazer Harrison Report

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    Tom Cruise - American Actor And Producer

    Tom Cruise - American Actor And Producer

    Max Mumby Report

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    Justin Bieber - Canadian Singer, Actor And Songwriter

    Justin Bieber - Canadian Singer, Actor And Songwriter

    Ethan Miller Report

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    Russell Crowe - Actor, Film Producer And Musician

    Russell Crowe - Actor, Film Producer And Musician

    Christian Jentz Report

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    #84

    Donald Trump - 45th And Current President Of The United States

    Donald Trump - 45th And Current President Of The United States

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    Csaba Hegedűs
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine him making this signature by grabbing the pen into his fist. Sometimes maybe the paper tears too.

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    Tim Allen - American Actor And Comedian

    Tim Allen - American Actor And Comedian

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    Kanye West - American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter And Record Producer

    Kanye West - American Rapper, Singer, Songwriter And Record Producer

    Kevork Djansezian Report

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    Adolf Hitler - German Politician Who Was The Leader Of The Nazi Party, Chancellor Of Germany And Dictator Of Nazi Germany

    Adolf Hitler - German Politician Who Was The Leader Of The Nazi Party, Chancellor Of Germany And Dictator Of Nazi Germany

    Heinrich Hoffmann Report