| Author Name | Profession | Nationality |
| Zac Efron | Actor | American |
| Zac Hanson | Musician | American |
| Zahi Hawass | Scientist | Egyptian |
| Zalmay Khalilzad | ||
| Zelda Fitzgerald | Writer | American |
| Zhou Enlai | Statesman | Chinese |
| Zoe Kazan | Actress | American |
| Zona Gale | Playwright | American |
| Zooey Deschanel | Actress | American |
| Zsa Zsa Gabor | Actress | Hungarian |
“If it's a slow race you have to be on your guard. You have to be patient, but I prefer that.”