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TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine has assembled its annual list of who it identifies as the 100 most influential people around the world once again. From musicians, to humanitarians, to political leaders, all of these people have had a profound impact on society over the last year. Here is a sampling of that top 100, with portions of the text written by other famous names on why that person is so important.

To read the full TIME Magazine 100 Most Influental People list, visit http://time.com/time100-2014/