Forced into Fame

He entered the industry at thirty. From bit parts to supporting roles to Best Actor on television, it took him seven years!

At thirty-five, he ventured into film. From supporting roles to Best Actor, it took him five years!

At forty, he held both Best Actor titles. After excelling as an actor, he became a director. Three films in ten years established him as the foremost of the Sixth Generation directors. Honors, flowers, trophies.

By fifty, he was a figure whose every move shook the entertainment industry. He held a few concerts just for fun, drawing in all kinds of big shots, presumably out of respect. Several songs he wrote himself became hits that year!

It seemed he had no regrets in life.

The one thing he might regret was never getting married?

In the intensive care unit, he closed his eyes!