the use of "such as" "and so on", "and the like"

[chance22]

When citing similar examples, we usually use "such as" "and so on" "and the like"
My question is: can these expressions be used when we refer to people?
For example, can I say: Little boys such as my son...
Many people have written poems about this place--John Smith, Tom Bach and so on..
Are they correct?

[Rover_KE]

Yes, you can, and yes, they are.

Rover

[chance22]

Yes, you can, and yes, they are.

Rover

Thank Rover for the reply!

[Rover_KE]

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