The Oscar awarded to William Saroyan for 'The Human Comedy' has a convoluted history, from being used as a doorstop to being found in a pawn shop. Saroyan, a charismatic literary figure in San Francisco, gained fame while facing personal demons, including gambling and alcohol. His journey, from an orphan to a successful writer, was fraught with family pressures and professional challenges. Despite winning prestigious awards, Saroyan's complex relationship with fame and fortune is embodied in his Oscar's journey.
"I certainly didn't gamble away every penny, as I drank some of it away and I bought a raincoat," Saroyan admitted, highlighting his struggles with gambling and alcohol."
"Saroyan was already an immense literary success story, the child of Armenian immigrants, balancing his ascent as a writer with family pressures to maintain a traditional job."
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