Al Pacino, memoirs of a survivor from the Bronx
Briefly

Al Pacino reflects on his childhood experiences in the South Bronx, revealing how his beginnings filled with hardship and mischief led him to a remarkable career in film.
"My mother used to take me to the movies when I was as young as three or four. I didn't know she was supplying me with a future." This quote highlights the profound impact his mother had on his early love for performance.
Pakino discusses resilience: "I should have died in that working-class New York neighborhood, but my enormous talent and energy helped me rise above those circumstances." This emphasizes the struggles he overcame.
The memoir's closing statement, "If I'm lucky, if I go to heaven, maybe I'll be able to meet my mother there" signals the lasting bond he felt with her throughout his life.
Read at english.elpais.com
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