QUIZ: How Well Do You Think You Know “The Duke” John Wayne?

Wayne’s hair started to thin early in his career (the ’40s) so he began wearing a hairpiece. During a visit to Harvard University, a student asked if his hair was real. What was his response?

Retry Correct Incorrect He answered with a second of hesitation, “It’s not mine, but it is real.” When the ’50s rolled around, his hair had gotten considerably worse. However, producers did a great job at helping disguise this issue.

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Wayne’s hair started to thin early in his career (the ’40s) so he began wearing a hairpiece. During a visit to Harvard University, a student asked if his hair was real. What was his response?

• Yes, of course, it’s real. I’m John Wayne.
• I wouldn’t be a man if I lied, this is fake.
• It’s not mine, but it is real.
• Unfortunately, this is not real at all.