To me,
- Alexander the Great: quite easily, the Greatest Conqueror of ALL TIME! His death just highlights how great he was. He conquered half of the "Known World" in less than a decade, while his Charisma has earned him the title of a "living God" by Egyptian Priests (respected by the Greeks for their expertise in Religion and Medicine).
Then,
- Bruce Lee: one of the most prominent figures from China in the West. This guy has conquered the West within just a decade, too. He was a roaming teen, in the streets of Hong Kong. His father saw in him that energy for Martial Arts. After graduating in Philosophy, he started having roles in Holywood. Through his charisma, work ethic, and philosophy, Bruce showed to the Westerners that Asians were to be respected, as the "Ambassador" of China in the US. To me, after reading his book "Striking Thoughts", I saw in him another masculine figure. May he rest forever, I never lose hope as my legend never gave up on his ideas.
Following him, another HongKonguise legend:
- Jackie Chan.
His funny, and unique style of Acting got my attention, back in 2002. That's when I got hooked to Kungfu, Action movies. All thanks to the Master of Stunts. I have his book. This guy comes from impoverished refugee parents who left China, in the peak Cultural Revolution, for a better life in Hong Kong. To me, he's a fascinating, self-made man, who couldn't study because of his high energy and lack of interest in studies. His parents dropped him in an Opera (Chinese Opera), where he learned the basics of the discipline. Developing, thus a talent in acting, singing, but also, in stunts. I look up to him, just like Bruce Lee, as a driving force whenever I feel down.
And last but not least: my own father.
Though we never developed a long-lasting friendship, between a son and his dad, I still respect the man who worked like a donkey, for a couple of Kopecks.
I do feel weaker, less resistant than him and my grandpa, as they evolved in a hostile environment, where employment was tough.
But he pulled it off. At my age, he had a better self-discipline lifestyle than mine.
Unfortunately, life has separated us. Life is life!
And you?
Tell me more, I'm curious :D
- Alexander the Great: quite easily, the Greatest Conqueror of ALL TIME! His death just highlights how great he was. He conquered half of the "Known World" in less than a decade, while his Charisma has earned him the title of a "living God" by Egyptian Priests (respected by the Greeks for their expertise in Religion and Medicine).
Then,
- Bruce Lee: one of the most prominent figures from China in the West. This guy has conquered the West within just a decade, too. He was a roaming teen, in the streets of Hong Kong. His father saw in him that energy for Martial Arts. After graduating in Philosophy, he started having roles in Holywood. Through his charisma, work ethic, and philosophy, Bruce showed to the Westerners that Asians were to be respected, as the "Ambassador" of China in the US. To me, after reading his book "Striking Thoughts", I saw in him another masculine figure. May he rest forever, I never lose hope as my legend never gave up on his ideas.
Following him, another HongKonguise legend:
- Jackie Chan.
His funny, and unique style of Acting got my attention, back in 2002. That's when I got hooked to Kungfu, Action movies. All thanks to the Master of Stunts. I have his book. This guy comes from impoverished refugee parents who left China, in the peak Cultural Revolution, for a better life in Hong Kong. To me, he's a fascinating, self-made man, who couldn't study because of his high energy and lack of interest in studies. His parents dropped him in an Opera (Chinese Opera), where he learned the basics of the discipline. Developing, thus a talent in acting, singing, but also, in stunts. I look up to him, just like Bruce Lee, as a driving force whenever I feel down.
And last but not least: my own father.
Though we never developed a long-lasting friendship, between a son and his dad, I still respect the man who worked like a donkey, for a couple of Kopecks.
I do feel weaker, less resistant than him and my grandpa, as they evolved in a hostile environment, where employment was tough.
But he pulled it off. At my age, he had a better self-discipline lifestyle than mine.
Unfortunately, life has separated us. Life is life!
And you?
Tell me more, I'm curious :D