I believe many of us have heard of James Wong. He was one of the most well-known Hong Kong composers that only recently passed away. James was a literatus, well-versed in writing lyrics and composing.
Even though he was diagnosed with cancer, he never gave up laughing. He got his doctorate from Hong Kong University at the age of 64, concomitant with his disease. James said, “The human learning process is never ending. Even if I can live till 70, I will never regret my life.” Before his demise, his wish was to complete his doctorate from Hong Kong University, and he did it.
His contribution to the Hong Kong music industry has, in fact, earned him great fame. James was a man of many personalities, known to be versatile in many areas. He acts, sings, composes and is willing to play any role in a movie from a security guard to toilet cleaner.
One of his significant traits is that he liked to speak dirty. He spoke obnoxiously, vulgarly and licentiously! Yet, he still received applause and laughs from the audience, without anyone getting offended (even though he shouted at them sometimes!). He also went without literary criticism! People say that only a highly literate person is able to talk in such a way without hurting the feelings of others!
And, you must have thought, not many TV hosts are able to do this. He earned his “certificate” of his own traits from his fans. If other TV hosts were to converse in the way that he has, they are bound to receive a lot of complaints and criticism. This has, in fact, made him different from others.
When we ponder upon his many personalities, our curiosity is triggered. Why is this so? Not many or any of us are able to imitate him, but remember, his persistency in acquiring and pursuing knowledge in the learning process has readily spurred our thoughts and has certainly given us a thing or two to think about!
Even though he was diagnosed with cancer, he never gave up laughing. He got his doctorate from Hong Kong University at the age of 64, concomitant with his disease. James said, “The human learning process is never ending. Even if I can live till 70, I will never regret my life.” Before his demise, his wish was to complete his doctorate from Hong Kong University, and he did it.
His contribution to the Hong Kong music industry has, in fact, earned him great fame. James was a man of many personalities, known to be versatile in many areas. He acts, sings, composes and is willing to play any role in a movie from a security guard to toilet cleaner.
One of his significant traits is that he liked to speak dirty. He spoke obnoxiously, vulgarly and licentiously! Yet, he still received applause and laughs from the audience, without anyone getting offended (even though he shouted at them sometimes!). He also went without literary criticism! People say that only a highly literate person is able to talk in such a way without hurting the feelings of others!
And, you must have thought, not many TV hosts are able to do this. He earned his “certificate” of his own traits from his fans. If other TV hosts were to converse in the way that he has, they are bound to receive a lot of complaints and criticism. This has, in fact, made him different from others.
When we ponder upon his many personalities, our curiosity is triggered. Why is this so? Not many or any of us are able to imitate him, but remember, his persistency in acquiring and pursuing knowledge in the learning process has readily spurred our thoughts and has certainly given us a thing or two to think about!
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