In the process of giving birth had damaged the nerves of the face. The cheek, lips and tongue were left paralyzed.

When he was 11 years old, going through a divorce of parents.
By age 13 changed more than 10 schools. His excluded for bad behavior.

The school is constantly teased for slurred speech and constantly beaten for short stature.

Up to 24 years working polisher cells at the zoo, a doorman and a bouncer in night restaurant.

He dreamed of becoming an actor, but because of the appearance and speech impediment he was not given a role.

Visited more than 300 studios, a minimum of four times each. But to no avail, no one wanted to take him to the leading role.

At 24, starred in a pornographic film by the stalemate financial situation.

When he was 30, he sold the ornaments of his wife without her knowledge. And she leaves him with a year-old child.

Then his dog sells for $ 50, because it had nothing to feed.

In the same year, sitting at the bar watching a boxing match, which inspired him. Within 2 days wrote the screenplay for the film, which is then sold for 25 thousand dollars, provided that will star in the title role.

The film was a tremendous success, was nominated for the "Oscar" of 10 positions. And the actor has brought more than a million dollars.

His name is Sylvester Stallone. The film, which brought him great popularity, is called "Rocky."

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