Originally posted by: indn inn0cence
Soha...back in 7th grade I had to write a book report on a famous celebrity so I randomly chose Tom Cruise. The book report was like a four page long essay on TC's personal and professional life. I only became his fan after doing this report on him b/c I was amazed how he overcame his learning disability, other life struggles and yet succeeded in becoming a famous celebrity. He really inspired me to try hard b/c I understand what it means to have a disability etc. Oh and I developed a huge crush on him because I found him so good-looking. So basically, my teacher wanted us to realize that no matter how you are, what you are, if you try hard enough then all your dreams can come true (lol I know it sounds filmy but it's true).
Well I would love to read that report. 😛 Yes, he did have a pretty miserable life prior to becoming a celebrity. I read accounts of the number of times his family had to sleep in the car, because they couldn't afford a roof over their head. And could you imagine? Being the only brother to five sisters? I remember reading his interviews, where he talked about how he used to mow people's lawns, just so he'd have enough money to watch movies. He said he worked day and night, so he could watch Jaw 3 times. Who would have known, that one day, he would be working with the director of Jaws-- Steven Spielberg.
I really wish he hadn't chosen Scientology, but oh well, who am I to judge? 😛