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The Fonz Gets OBE 16 September 2011
Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz in the classic US sitcom Happy Days, has been appointed an honorary OBE for his educational work on dyslexia in the UK.Winkler received the honour at the British embassy in Washington DC.The actor-turned-children's author, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, said he was "overwhelmed" to have his work recognised.In the past two years, he has toured schools in the UK, talking about the learning disability.Winkler posted a photograph of himself sporting his medal on Twitter, accompanied by the message: "Here I am with my OBE pinned on - Very honored very proud..." 'Very touching'.He spoke to BBC Breakfast of his delight at the "unexpected" honour."I got a letter from the Queen saying she graciously agreed to confer on me the OBE," he said.
Henry is the author of the Hank Zipzer children's book series, which features a young dyslexic protagonist Zipzer's adventures are based on Winkler's own childhood struggles with school and the resulting bullying. The author said visiting UK schools was "one of his favourite things to do". "I walk into the room and ask if anybody has trouble in school and maybe one or two people raise their hands. By the time I've read to them from Hank Zipzer... everybody wants to be dyslexic. "We say our goodbyes just hugging. It's very touching."British ambassador Nigel Sheinwald presented the OBE to Winkler during the ceremony at the embassy.Mr Sheinwald said: "Through Winkler, thousands of young people have seen a role model and an inspiration for overcoming their learning challenges."Winkler shot to fame playing Arthur Fonzarelli - a leather-jacket clad, motorcycle-riding, ladies' man, who was the epitome of "cool" - in Happy Days, which ran over a decade from 1974.The Queen makes honorary awards to non-British citizens on the advice of the UK Foreign Office. It is not clear whether she is a fan of the Fonz.
Winkler shot to fame playing Arthur Fonzarelli (centre) in Happy Days
Henry Winkler was born 30 October 1945. 12.51pm EST New York. 40 N 42' 74 W 00'.Aquarius is rising and Uranus, its ruler is in Gemini making flowing aspects to Chiron, Neptune, Jupiter and Venus in Libra. This is indicative of his charming, optimistic nature as well as his need to be able to communicate his unique creative talents, which incidentally, also brought him fame.Mercury in Scorpio is conjunct the Mid-heaven and trine the Mars-Saturn conjunction in Cancer. This is an indication of the frustration and anger he likely experienced as a youngster when he was not able to learn in the way other children did. But he was able to find a way around the obstacles and overcame his inadequacies to the point where he has become the voice of authority on the subject.His persistence and determination to achieve is indicated by his Scorpio Sun in the 10th house square Pluto in the 7th house, which is also an indication of having been bullied and oppressed. The Centaur Chariklo is at 7-32' degrees Scorpio, conjunct his Sun. Chariklo's energy links into caring and nurturing in a manner that creates closeness without co-dependence.
He said:" "I walk into the room and ask if anybody has trouble in school and maybe one or two people raise their hands. By the time I've read to them from Hank Zipzer... everybody wants to be dyslexic. "We say our goodbyes, just hugging. It's very touching." He was presented with his honorary OBE when transiting Saturn was on his Mercury/Moon midpoint and perfectly trine his natal Uranus - in recognition for his educational work. L.S.
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