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People Thought I Was Dead. I Was Just Waiting to Create Again

People Thought I Was Dead. I Was Just Waiting to Create Again

Summary

A photographer and director describes how a serious childhood accident led to decades of hidden injuries and surgeries that paused his public career. Despite this, he continued creating art privately and later returned to his career after a long absence, surprising many who thought he had retired or died.

Key Facts

  • At age 15, the author had a severe accident causing a coma and major organ and spinal injuries.
  • Doctors missed some spinal injuries because advanced scans weren't available at the time.
  • He started as a painter and photographer, then began directing music videos without prior experience.
  • He directed nearly 400 music videos and won Emmy and Peabody Awards.
  • His photography style focused on personal conversations rather than staged setups.
  • Starting around age 50, his undiagnosed spinal injuries required nineteen surgeries and implanted metal rods.
  • His recovery time caused people in Hollywood to think he had retired or died.
  • Despite being out of the public eye, he kept creating art privately during his recovery.
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