Brits rank happiness above fame

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LONDON (Reuters) - Britons have little interest in becoming famous or rich, with over half wishing instead for happiness for their children and world peace, according to a survey.


The poll of 1,000 people, commissioned by Disney, concluded that just four percent of Britons would choose fame as one of their top three wishes.


Having more money attracted 37 percent of people. But that was surpassed by the 70 percent who named happiness and success for their children as one of their top three wishes and the 56 percent who wanted an end to war and poverty.


Football star David Beckham ranked low among Brits as the one personality, living or dead, they would like to meet. Beckham garnered just 2 percent of the vote, while Jesus Christ, Princess Diana and wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill formed the top three.