Chapter 69: Chris Gardner's Candidates

Chapter 69 The Candidates of Chris Gardner
The story of "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door" probably tells Chris Gardner, a middle-aged man with a wife and children, who invested all his savings in a new medical product bone density scanner because of wrong judgment Above. But this product did not bring them a good day in their imagination. Due to the slow sales, Chris Gardner had to rush around every hospital in San Francisco every day, trying to achieve the goal of selling at least two units a month, because then he could Barely maintain the monthly household expenses.
One day, he saw a man driving a Ferrari sports car looking for a parking space in a parking lot. He said to the man, "You can use my parking space, but you have to tell me, what do you do? What else? Do? "The man said that he was a stockbroker, and he told Chris Gardner that he didn't need a college diploma to be a stockbroker, as long as he knew the numbers and knew how to live.
So Chris Gardner decided to become a stock broker, and he got an internship. But at this time, his wife was finally unable to survive, she was going to take Little Chris to New York; but Chris Gardner insisted on leaving his son, because he had no money to pay the rent, the two fathers and sons were kicked out. Reese Gardner and his son lived a hard life. They went from sleeping in cheap hotels to public toilets in subway stations, competing for the ambulance room in the church ... At the same time, Chris will continue to sell bone density scanners while working as a brokerage intern. .
Chris Gardner was also frustrated and weeping because of such a downfall. But all this did not knock him down. For the future of his son, in pursuit of his own happiness, he insisted all the way, and finally ushered in the light, he was hired by the company To become an official stockbroker.
This is the life of Chris Gardner in "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door", which is also adapted from the true story.
In a Western restaurant, Wang Yang saw the real Chris Gardner, a tall black man in his 40s, with a shaved head and a kind smile on his face. Sandy Parks contacted him quickly. His investment company was opened in Chicago, but recently happened to be dealing with some business in New York. He was very happy to hear that Wang Yang was going to shoot a biographical movie with his story. And I am happy to have an interview with Wang Yang.
"At that time we lived on the street for a year before we found a small house." Recalling these, Chris Gardner couldn't help but look sad, he sighed, "The house is very narrow and narrow, Without electricity, my son and I squeezed into a small wooden bed every night. For many nights, I spent the whole night with my eyes open. I really do n’t know if I will suddenly collapse and give up the happiness I pursue. ? Or give up your life? "
Wang Yang, who was sitting opposite, nodded silently, with a mixed mood, and he remembered Anne Darren. Her happy face appeared before her. Fortunately, they did not give up in the end, did they?
"But, I can't. I saw my son, and I knew I couldn't." Chris Gardner's eyes were moistened. He took the red wine glass on the table and took a sip. I ca n’t let my son do the same without a father. Letting him lead a good life is the most important thing for me, but at that time, I could only light candles and bathe him in a bathtub I picked up at the garbage dump. , But he just stood inside and said to me, 'Dad, do you know? You are a good father.' "
Chris Gardner's breathing became rapid, and he wiped tears from the corners of his eyes and said: "At that time, I was like this now, and tears burst out at once." He smiled guiltily and said: "I'm not a good father, I let him suffer a lot of suffering, he is just a few years old, he should not bear those. But I said to myself, I want, I will become a good father, I want him Happiness makes you happy. "
"Well, Mr. Gardner, you did it." Wang Yang smiled softly and continued to listen to him telling his story.
The real "when happiness comes knocking on the door" is not the same as the story in the movie. Chris Gardner's encounter is even more unlucky, and he and his son will be more tragic and longer. At that time he was 27 years old, and just after his son was born, he met the Ferrari man, then spent 10 months looking for a job on Wall Street, and finally found someone willing to offer him a chance.
When Chris Gardner quit his job as a medical supplies salesman and took his wife and children from San Francisco to New York, the result was that the person who promised him had just been fired. So he had no work, no income, his wife divorced him, and took her son away, but a few months later she gave the child back to Chris Gardner. In order to get his son, Chris moved out of the cheap single dorms where he was not allowed to live in the children, and took his son to the streets.
The two fathers and sons were wandering like that, and the park and toilets became their temporary sleeping places. After a year, Chris saved enough money to rent a small house. Later, he got the opportunity to be trained by a brokerage company, and passed the exam to become an official licensed stock broker; then he founded his own investment company and became a millionaire.
Of course, biographical films also need to be cinematized. To rearrange a complex story, sometimes make it simple and natural, sometimes make it more dramatic and beautiful. At the same time, the ultimate purpose of the story is to serve the theme of the movie. There are several themes of "When Happiness Comes to Knock", the warm, ordinary and great fatherly love between father and son, defending his dreams, even if what happens All difficulties are good, we must insist on the pursuit of happiness.
"In the darkest moment of your life, the only person who can help you is yourself." Chris Gardner finished his story. He took a long breath and looked at Wang Yang with a smile. : "No one can help you, because the problem comes from your heart. Only by conquering yourself and persevering can you see the dawn. This is the most important thing I have learned in my life."
When Wang Yang nodded heavily and was surrounded by darkness, only when he still longed for the light and pounced on the flame without any turning back would he reach a beautiful world. He smiled and said, "This is probably a kind of self-salvation."
"Yes," Chris Gardner agreed. He took a knife and fork and cut a small piece of steak into his mouth. He said: "You can't let yourself go with the waves, when I'm receiving relief from the rescue For a while, I met a lot of people. They were as disappointed as me. Later, I became an agent, and they continued to receive ambulance. Why? "He shrugged and said with some pride:" Dignity, must never be lost. This, otherwise you will become numb and willing to accept the so-called reality, when you lose it, you will lose everything. "
Chris put down the knife, stretched out two fingers, and smiled again: "There is another one, a dream. Young man, what is a dream?" Wang Yang replied, "I am very eager to do something."
"Haha" Chris nodded with a smile, showing a large mouth of white teeth, said: "Dream is something you absolutely love to do, these things make you feel excited and happy, so you can't wait to hope the morning sun is fast Point rises because you want to do these jobs too much. If you do the job only because it is good at you, or because it is well-paid, then you are just a walking dead, a slave. But the dream is different, it will make You really live, live with dignity. "
"Well, I think so." Wang Yang took a bite of beef, thinking of McDonald's waiters and filming, and couldn't help laughing: "Fortunately, the work I'm doing now is what I like."
Chris Gardner smiled approvingly and gave a thumbs-up: "I watched the latest issue of Time Weekly, I know your story, you are a good one" Wang Yang smiled: "Thank you
Chris Gardner picked up a napkin and wiped his hands, and asked with interest:
Yes, I want to know who will play me?

Who will play Chris Gardner? From the moment of thinking about shooting "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door", Wang Yang has a clear candidate in mind, or him, Will Smith. Like "Juneau", "When Happiness Comes to Knock" requires a superb protagonist, who wants to perform a smart, humorous, and charming Chris Gardner, as well as his father's love for his son, when he is down. The weak side, the joy of success, etc.
Combining these aspects, it is definitely not easy to perform well. At the same time, the appearance of the actor should also be considered. Although in reality Chris Gardner is not a handsome guy, in the movie, he needs to be a handsome guy, not a handsome guy who discharges his eyes, but looks very friendly and durable. Handsome guy. First, this is conducive to showing the warmth between father and son. If a fierce father wants to look warm, the difficulty will rise linearly. Second, almost all the shots of "When Happiness Comes to Knock" from the beginning to the end, there are almost Dana's participation, if you want the audience not to cause visual fatigue, then they must show them a very "audience" starring.
This is not a handsome guy in a simple sense, or even a handsome guy, but he just can captivate the audience and let them watch his one-man show willingly. This is a very strange charm. It's like "Forrest" Tom Hanks; "Captain Jack" Johnny Depp and so on; and of course Will Smith.
However, it is now 1999, not 2006, will the current Will Smith be qualified for Chris Gardner? this is a problem. But Wang Yang felt that the question he should consider first is whether Will Smith will accept his invitation? Also, what Oscar-winning actor can he invite?
Not because of pay, or for that reason, his qualifications are not convincing enough to impress the actors who do not lack film appointments. Why should they risk participating in a 19-year-old director's biographical film? Don't look at what "Time Weekly" says "the next" king of the world ""; now the situation is back to that of "High School Musical", even worse, many people think he is crazy.
Wang Yang knows all this, so Will Smith is the best choice, because at least they still know, Will also said "there is a chance to work together", although that is just polite words, chat is better than nothing. Will Will promise to star in "When Happiness Comes to Knock"? Wang Yang can't guarantee it, but he is already mentally prepared to impress that guy with all his strength.
Thinking of these, Wang Yang smiled at Chris Gardner and said: "Mr. Gardner, the candidate is not yet determined. When it is confirmed, I will notify you as soon as possible." Chris nodded. Wang Yang again said: "At that time, we have to disturb you again." Whoever plays the actor, he must definitely communicate with Chris Gardner, which will help him understand the role and story.
"Haha, I'm happy" Chris Gard laughed heartily again. He suddenly said with a cheerful face: "Actually, I have always been interested in the movie, maybe I can make a guest appearance in the movie?"
Wang Yang smiled and nodded, "Oh, no problem, I think it will be very interesting." He took a soda and took a sip, looked at Chris, Wang Yang proposed again: "Yes, Mr. Gardner , I think you can write an autobiography, your story is very attractive, and your language is very interesting and touching, if you write an autobiography, it will definitely become a bestseller, which will also encourage more people . "
The reason why Chris Gardner is encouraged to write an autobiography, Wang Yang is not talking about it. If there is a best-selling autobiography with the same name, which is launched in conjunction with the film, there is no doubt that the film promotion work of "When Happiness Comes to Knock" will become It is much simpler and the cost of publicity will be reduced, but the effect will be very very good. Moreover, he believed that it would indeed be a good book.
"Write an autobiography?" Chris Gardner stunned slightly, and a trace of heart flickered on his face. He frowned and thought for a while. Haha laughed: "This is a good idea. I want to share my success with others. The way is right. "He said excitedly:" When you say this, I almost know how to write it in my head, and I will write when I get home. "Wang Yang smiled:" Then I look forward to seeing your first draft . "
After a pleasant dinner, Wang Yang understood the story of "When Happiness Comes Knocking on the Door" deeper. He listened to Chris Gardner's many voices and experiences that were not shown in the movie. It all made him feel like "controlling this story" slowly.
Back to the hotel apartment ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Wang Yang took a hot bath and wore his pajamas to sit on the sofa in the living room. He looked around and the apartment was quiet, without Jessica ’s laughter And figure, I'm really not used to it. After thinking for a while, Wang Yang picked up the phone on the coffee table in front of him and found Will Smith's number in the address book. He pressed the dial button. After a while, he said: "Hi, Will, hello. It ’s me, Wang Yang.

"Hi, man, how are you doing lately?" Will Smith's very magnetic voice came from the phone. Before Wang Yang answered, he laughed again: "Magic Yang, I know your heroic deeds, then It's really cool "
"Yes, thank you, ha" Wang Yang laughed and greeted him, and then he made the meaning straightforward: "Will, I am currently preparing a movie" When Happiness Comes to Knock on the Door. "" After some nervousness, the tone said sincerely: "I very much hope you can play the leading role."
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