How can anyone resist this? A Taiwanese kid is taunted and bullied by schoolmates because of the port-wine stain that covers nearly a quarter of his face. He discovers a board game, Go, and practices relentlessly. At age 27, he wins a world championship, and a short children’s version of his autobiography becomes part of the educational curriculum.
It’d be nice to think that his life story would both inspire kids to reach their potential, as well as teach them to show some humanity towards their fellows. Yeah, it’d sure be nice.
UPDATE (Apr 1/07): And now…the OTHER side of the story:
His father was a stern teacher. Whenever Chou lost a game he received severe punishment from his father.
Lovely man.