You may remember Charlie Chaplin as the hilarious actor/comedian with the mustache, hat and cane, who made us laugh, and even cry during the silent film era.
What you may not have realized is how insightful, intelligent, and inspirational he was.
His legacy lives on today as evidenced by the following poem where Charlie offers his unique and perceptive understanding of self-love.
I’m pumped.
How’s about you???
*Thanks Google Images*
I’m pumped, too!
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Self-love will do this for you!
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sweet, beautiful wisdom-and so very inspiring. I am a big fan of Chapman. thank you!
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Wow! I am now a fan. I knew he was a silent screen icon, but this poem, and quote after quote, Chapman is so uplifting, optimistic, and for his time, motivational as all get out. He used his celebrity well. ***
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Michael Jackson admired Chapman. you are right about the quotes-so many beautiful thoughts.
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Yes, I noticed a picture of MJ posing as Chapman on Pinterest.
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I think M. Jacksons’ favorite song was “Smile’ and thinkk it was written by Chapman?
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Interesting. I’ll look it up. Thanks for sharing!
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I read this before, but it’s one of those quotes that I can read over and over again!
Thanks for sharing.
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You are so welcome!
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I forgot to add this to my last note, but I think you will find it interesting.
The poem “As I began to love myself” is often accompanied by the statement that Charlie recited it on his 70th birthday, but this is completely false. It was actually written by Kim McMillen.**
Let me know what you think.
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I’m not sure what to think. Is it my understanding then that Charlie is not the true author???
If so, this wouldn’t be the first time credit was put where it might not [entirely] belong. Dang it!
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If you Google Kim McMillen it seems she is the writer.
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I have just looked this up. It appears there is some controversy over who wrote what text, what version; which has been translated from this or that language by those [fans] who credit Charlie here, and Kim McMillen there.
From what I have reasoned, the original [longer version/different wording] may well have been authored by McMillen. The version I’m showing in it’s current rendition was not.
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I agree, thanks for checking.
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I appreciate you bringing “rightful authorship” to my attention so I could do some additional research. Whoever wrote these words [poem, quote, speech, passage, etc.] did a glorious job. Applause applause applause!
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i am a big fan of charlie chaplin…thanks for posting @sparky
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His silence was golden, but it seems he also had lots to say out loud. Bravo Charlie Chaplin!
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ohhhh yaa that’s why he is charlie chaplin
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Bingo!
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🙂
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Perfect! Just what I need right now.
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