child prodigy and superstitious musical visionary
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lived in a camper van.
folk storyteller. influenced a generation of rock stars.
the boss.
rebellious wannabe dancer
raised by aunt. imagined peace.
imagination more important than knowledge
wanted to be champion
chip on his shoulder. changed the world.
Against All Odds...Unique individuals who faced rocky beginnings or overcame adversity.  
They had what IT takes and used adversity as a driving force to excel.  
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overcame abusive father. touched by jfk.
short order cook. learned from the colonel.
self taught. well-read.
teachers thought stupid. then the lights went on
mother salted his shoes so the little guy could grow and play with the big boys
always second to big brother
wannabe ballet dancer. devoted her life to helping people
original nerd
wannabe concert pianist
weird skinny kid. storyteller to billions.