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What is the difference between "autograph" and "signature"?
They both refer to the same thing; the manner in which you sign your name on a piece of paper. The difference is this. An autograph has a status, which a signature does not. Autographs are usually given by famous people to their adoring fans; people like Sachin Tendulkar, Shahrukh Khan, Arundati Roy, etc are frequently pestered for their autographs. You and I unfortunately do not belong in the same league and therefore will never be asked for our autographs — even if we are willing to give one, there will be very few people who would actually want it! The only exciting thing that we will be asked to do is to put our `signature' on income tax returns, life insurance policies, cheque leaves and what have you. But think about the bright side, while autograph hunters will haunt the likes of Tendulkar and Ganguly wherever they go, we will be left in peace!Source:
The Hindu daily, Tuesday, Jan 01, 2002
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