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The Hemingway Curse
I glanced over at my dear friend leaning heavily against the mahogany bar. He looked old now, solemn and beaten. No longer was he the exuberant, dashing man of his youth. I wanted to make my way to him and ask a simple question, ‘Why did you give up on your extraordinary life? 8217; Was there a simple answer? Many have said it was the chaotic life of celebrity or perhaps the alleged notorious genetic bi-polar disorder, nicknamed the. That led him and several of his immediate family to their deaths. The p...
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Vince Benenati- A Canadian Inspiration
Vince Benenati- A Canadian Inspiration. A Toronto native of Italian descent, Vince grew up surrounded by an affectionate family. As a boy his days consisted of singing duets with. Maria, as well as instruction on morality, family values and Sicilian tradition from. At the age of eighteen he complied with his family and agreed to enter. A drug rehabilitation centre in Toronto. “Without the necessary tools and the support I received at. If Vince’s lifelong triumphs be of any testament, then we know h...
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Jackie Rosati: The Unsung Hero
Jackie Rosati: The Unsung Hero. As the room erupts into loud applause, the audience stands and the eighty-nine year old petite, but formidable woman briskly makes her way toward the podium that awaits. Her piercing blue eyes, pirate smile, and magnetism captivate all those who have been invited to her court. 8220;People ask me when I’m going to stop. My answer to that is, ‘I’m here only once and I want to do it all! 8217;”, explains Jackie. She has sat on the boards of the Canadian Cancer and Diabetic So...
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My Name is Sandra
My Name is Sandra. 8220;My name is not Cancer – it’s Sandra”, this courageous woman emphatically tells the world. Why the strong message? Alessandra Piccolo, who has defied the odds by freeing herself from cancer’s unyielding grasp, wants to make it clear to those affected that the disease does not define one’s self. 8220;You are given a clean bill but the disease is always with you. It can return at any moment. This is the reason why I don’t waste my time anymore with nonsense. I also ...Sandra not only...
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The Divine Comedy of Enrico Rennella
The Divine Comedy of Enrico Rennella. The secret to great comedy is the timing as well as the delivery of a punch line. As irony would have it, stand-up comedian, Enrico Rennella first hit centre stage he was delivered into this world on April Fools’ Day, 1982. 8220;The family called my father to go to the hospital but he actually didn’t believe my mother was in labour. He thought it was a joke and didn’t show up until the next day”, laughs Rennella. 8220;I’ve faced many obstacles and hardships in ...