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They were the two questions on Tamworth Public School students' lips today, when they had the chance to chat with some of the world's most well-known people.
Neil Armstrong, Jacinda Ardern, Malala Yousafzai, David Beckham, Sir Edmund Hillary and Rosa Parks were some of the familiar faces in the crowd at the school's hall on Thursday.
Hannah McKerrow's Year 5 and 6 class had spent an entire term researching a chosen inspirational figure and creating an entire "booth" each based on the person, for the "Night of the Notables" extravaganza.
The students came to school dressed in character and answered questions from students of all ages about their interesting lives.
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Brayden Finlay had set up a moonscape, full of facts about astronaut Neil Armstrong.
"I wanted to choose someone that had really made an impact on society," the Year 5 student told the Leader.
He told inquisitive kids about landing on the moon, and how the curvature made him feel strangely close to Earth.
Year 6 pupil James Wise had memorised the life of World War I general Sir John Monash, because he was keen on learning more about that devastating piece of history.
The first man to conquer the heights of Mount Everest also made an appearance for the Night of the Notables, but was more appropriately dressed for Tamworth weather in a t-shirt rather than climbing gear.
"I chose Sir Edmund Hillary because I am actually distantly related to him," Year 6 student Liam Griffiths said.
"The climb was very physically and mentally tough, yes, but we made it," he told the Leader, in character.
The class takes on the huge project once every two years.
Ms McKerrow said she was extremely proud of the effort and enthusiasm the kids had shown along the ten-week journey.
"They have just really gone the extra mile and I think it's been a really exciting challenge for them," she said.
"It's a huge job but they have put a heap of work into it."
Small groups of parents will get to hang out with the historical heroes and current celebrities during COVID-safe visits to the school hall on Thursday night.