Man Says He's the Real-Life Borat: ; Turkish Internet Star Says He's the Inspiration for Comic Character and Should Be Compensated

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ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish Internet celebrity is so convinced he was the inspiration for Sacha Baron Cohen's "Borat" character, he's traveling to London seeking an apology and a way to get paid from the film's surprise success.

Mahir Cagri, 44, became a cyber celebrity after posting a personal Web site in 1999, featuring unintentionally amusing photos of himself playing Ping-Pong or the accordion and sunbathing in a skimpy bathing suit.

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Man Says He's the Real-Life Borat: ; Turkish Internet Star Says He's the Inspiration for Comic Character and Should Be Compensated

Fans were captivated by his broken English and hilarious invitation to women: "Who is want t...

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