Jeremy Clarkson is an English television presenter, journalist, and writer who has a net worth of $70 million.

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Shortly before he was to begin school, his parents made two Paddington Bear toys for their children.

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They were so popular that they began selling them. However, they were soon served with a cease and desist notice from the legal team of Paddington Bear's creator Michael Bond.

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Edward Clarkson went to London to meet with Bond's lawyer. He ended up meeting Bond in the elevator on the way to the meeting and the two hit it off.

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Bond awarded the Clarksons the worldwide licensing rights to Paddington Bear. The income from this paid for Jeremy's schooling.

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