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| Memories of Leslie's Early Years with Sit Ka Yin (In Singapore Newspaper) Translated by Nicole Tan "I have known Leslie for 25 years. Although his death has been confirmed in the news, I still cannot believe that the melancholy boy who cried on my shoulders is no longer in the world. Leslie Crying. In 1977, Leslie won the second prize at the Rediffusion's Asia Amateur Singing Contest. But no record companies signed him on. I then got him onto my variety program I shared with Lai Siu Tin. His role was to do everything - from singing backup, dancing, and acting in comedy pieces. Once, during a dance rehearsal, Leslie who had waited for a very long time looked very unhappy. When I asked him [what was wrong], he told me things were not going smoothly from him, while crying on my shoulders. I said to him encouragingly "You are young and handsome! There will be lots of chances!" After talking for quite some time that Leslie finally cheered up. Making Stage Costumes for Leslie. At that time, Leslie said his family did not care for him much. He rented a room opposite Rediffusion. He did not have much money either. So every time I went to stage a performance, I brought him along. Leslie worked very hard. I would help him to make stage clothes. Siu Tin also helped push for Leslie to sing the theme song for the TV serial <Pursuit>. There were times when Leslie encountered being booed by people and was unhappy about it. Leslie who had somewhat of a "young master" temperament, repeatedly asked me why those people booed him. Later, when he became a Superstar, he invited Siu Tin and I to watch his concert. I cried all through his concert, so happy I was with his success. Being Scolded "No Principle" Later, after my marriage failed and I had to make a living to support myself and my three children. Leslie asked me, "Do you need money? Now that I am earning, money is not a problem." I did not take the money from him but I will always be very grateful for his sentimentality and humanity. It was very touching. Leslie was a perfectionist in everything and he was a person of principle. Once, when he was still a newcomer, I brought him to attend the Golden Horse Award. Later, I promised the boss of a producing company to shoot a video. But after the award, I was very tired and my legs hurt. He advised me to forego the MTV shoot. But that boss rented the shooting area and was giving out big red packets. So I endured by tiredness and pain and went ahead with the shooting. Leslie got angry with me, said that I did not have principle. Thirsty for Love Leslie is loves to play. This is because he wants people to show him love. All you have to do is to coax and care for him, he will be very happy. That's why there were reports during that time that he was secretly in love with me. That was not the truth. When I was at my most unhappy, he encouraged me to let go of the unhappiness. Why can't he himself do it? This is so unworthy, so sad. But Leslie, I will always miss you." |
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