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As students wait for their exam results, Sky News looks at successful people who have done extremely well without top grades.
It can be easy to feel like your entire life depends on what lies in that brown envelope, but these people are proof you can be successful without getting straight As or a first-class degree.
Jeremy Clarkson in 2014: If your A-level results aren't joyous take comfort from the fact I got a C and two Us. And I have a Mercedes Benz.
Jeremy Clarkson in 2015: If your A-level results aren't great, be cheered by the fact that I got a C and two Us. And I'm currently sitting in a villa in St Tropez.
Jeremy Clarkson in 2016: If your A-level results are disappointing, don't worry. I got a C and two Us, and I'm currently on a superyacht in the Med.
Jeremy Clarkson in 2017: If you didn't get the right A-level results, don't worry. I got a C and 2 Us, and my chef is preparing truffles for breakfast.
You get the idea.
Jo Malone
“I don't have a single qualification” – and she didn't need one! Jo Malone created a hugely successful fragrance company by teaching herself how to make cosmetics.
Russell Brand
Russell Brand, who doesn't have an A-level to his name, has had a successful and colourful career. He has written books, sold out stand-up shows across the world, married (and divorced) a pop star, and has generally been very successful. With the odd controversy here and there.
Richard Branson
Probably the most famous case of “I left school at 16”, Richard Branson's career speaks for itself.
Jon Snow
The journalist describes himself as a “man of limited intellect”. The broadcaster reportedly only got one A-level and says “there is life after” exam results day.
Alan Sugar
Lord Sugar left school at 16 and started selling car parts. He now spends his time firing aspiring business people on The Apprentice.
Chris Evans
The TV and radio personality left school at 16. He ended up setting up his own production company and is now one of the highest-paid presenters at the BBC.
By Ceren Senkul
