In 1950, Peter Lai was born in Hong Kong into a well-off family. My father is a small businessman, and my mother is at home all the year round. When he was nine years old, his father died of illness, and his mother took on the burden of the family.
Before the green years were finished, Peter Li had vicissitudes of life. He said goodbye to school, dropped out of school to join society, and began to take on the task of earning money to support his family.
During the day, he worked diligently, and at night he studied hard at night. He firmly believes that only by improving cultural accomplishment can he turn his destiny around. He knew that he didn't have much money, and all he could rely on was the skill of words.
He absorbs nutrients like a sponge, and always ponders good works repeatedly, trying to absorb the essence.
When it was first submitted, failure was commonplace. The editor-in-chief of the magazine often typed his manuscripts back, and some even ridiculed them as "rubbish" to his face. But Peter Lai was not discouraged, but calmed down and reflected.
He understands that there are many people who are stronger than him, and only by humbly seeking advice can he grow. Gradually, success also took part in the threshold, and his manuscript appeared in the weekly magazine, which was the first step in a new journey for Peter Lai.
In 1976, Peter Li was fortunate to meet the legendary singer Xu Guanjie. At that time, Xu Guanjie was on the rise in his career, and he had continuous film appointments. He admired the talent and persistence of Peter Lai's word diamond, so he invited him to cooperate in writing the lyrics.
A lyricist, a singer, and a warm friendship, they worked together to create a golden age of 7 years. More than 60 popular classics were born, many of which are still played on a loop in major media today.
Peter Lai and Xu Guanjie have successfully proved that the unfortunate fate is not terrible, and we always have the opportunity to take control of our own lives.
In the mid-80s, Peter Lai, who encountered a bottleneck on the road of lyrics, chose to leave the music scene for the time being and focus on film and television development. At that time, Leslie Cheung was facing a critical turning point from a young student to a new star in the music industry.
The selection and packaging of his works were improper, and he lingered in the music scene.
In 1984, Li Xiaotian strongly persuaded Peter Li to come back to the mountain and write an inspirational song for Leslie Cheung. At that time, Leslie Cheung was entangled in his heart. Confusion and anxiety far exceed outside speculation.
He is hungry for bang for success, but he is afraid to always hover in the second echelon. Peter Lai is well versed in the way of soul catchers, and he sees his younger self in Leslie Cheung.
So he devoted himself to writing a fast song "Monica" with a strong rhythm. "Thanks Monica" became Leslie Cheung's remembrance of the loss of love in the trough, and also expressed his desire to say "thank you" to the people who encouraged him at the beginning.
As soon as the song was released, it immediately caused a sensation among the young crowd. It helped Leslie Cheung successfully defeat Alan Tam's sales myth for many years, and his popularity and fame increased exponentially, establishing his status as the first brother in the music world.
It can be said that Peter Li used his only primary school diploma to rewrite the highlight moments of Leslie Cheung's life. God treats him well, let him meet such an opportunity.
And his words have also achieved the brilliance of another superstar.
In 1978, the director "pulled Peter Li into the water" and began to make films. At first, he was a little tricky and a small supporting role, and there were very few scenes. But being able to be an actor is already very satisfying for him.
The environment in which he grew up did not allow him to expect anything, and it was also fun to occasionally hang out in front of the camera and perform someone else's life.
Gradually, Peter Lai became self-taught. He doesn't care if he can play the lead role, but puts his heart and soul into each role. Although the play is small, he interprets it very vividly and often impressively.
The directors have also discovered the potential of this little diamond in acting, and the roles have a tendency to gradually increase.
In the 90s, Peter Li began to frequently cooperate with the popular actor Stephen Chow. The two get together less and leave more, but they have a close personal relationship. Stephen Chow is open-minded and uninhibited, and he also resonates with Peter Lai.
He admired Peter Lai's dedication and perseverance, and he never compromised as far as he could see. As a result, the "King of Oriental Comedy" gradually regarded him as his royal supporting role. For example, the impressive Washington teacher in "Truant Dragon" is a rare main supporting role for Peter Lai.
Working with top actors such as Stephen Chow has undoubtedly greatly broadened Peter Lai's popularity and acting skills.
The gears of fate are turning silently, and Peter Li has jumped from an unknown supporting role to one of Stephen Chow's gold partners. The changes of the world are often unpredictable, and he may never be able to sway freely on the screen, but God will eventually favor his unremitting pursuit on the road of film and television.
At the age of 39, Peter was diagnosed with severe liver disease. As a frequent visitor to the film and television industry, the work intensity is high, coupled with years of unremitting study, the body has long been overdrawn.
He didn't want to slow down the crew's progress due to illness, but just endured the pain of illness silently. Finally, he had to quit the entertainment industry for a while and concentrate on treatment.
During this time, he got married. The birth of a son filled the tired heart with hope again. He is looking forward to having a confidant to spend time with and take on the responsibility of the family.
However, the good times did not last long, and the two chose to break up after 3 years. Peter Lai is once again in a slump. He had to take care of his young son, but his financial resources were cut off.
He felt lost like never before, there were so many unknowns in his life that he couldn't predict what tomorrow would bring.
After old friends Liu Luanxiong and Huang Zongze learned of Peter Li's predicament, they did not hesitate to give financial help. They did not have a close friendship with Peter Lai, and perhaps never met.
But the similar background environment and the common professional pain make them feel close. Friends should be like this, when you don't need me, I exist quietly. Friend; When I was in trouble, you left everything behind and rushed to me.
In the midst of the surging crowds, the encounter of fate is a beam of light that illuminates our way forward.
Today's Peter Li is still running non-stop in the film and television industry. He believes that life is like a piece of music, and it is common for people to disperse at the end of the song, and we only need to perform our part brilliantly.