Shannon?s statements show how production houses reacted to Bruce Lee in Hollywood. Her statements also reflect her father?s unique approach while dealing with rejections.?
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Shannon’s disclosures about the struggles of her father, Bruce Lee
Shannon narrated about the time when Bruce Lee got the role of Kato in the Green Hornet TV Series which was unfortunately shelved. ?And then after the show was cancelled, he continued to try to work in Hollywood and was having a really tough time with it?, Lee?s daughter remarked.?
Shannon also explained how Bruce Lee had difficulty in getting roles as he was Chinese. ?He was actually up for a lead role in a TV series and was told, you know, they couldn?t have a Chinese man as a lead on a TV show in America?, Shannon recounted. Further, she expressed that many people told him that he couldn?t be a Hollywood star. This negatively impacted the Little Phoenix.“Water taught him to find balance?, Shannon mentioned, highlighting her father’s opinion that water always has some movement. Bruce Lee also moved on despite rejections which was recounted by Shannon. When Bruce got a negative response in America, he went to Hong Kong. After staying there, he decided to make a career in Hollywood and adapt. “So like water, he flowed around and found another way”, Shannon spoke.
Shannon also finally told the real reason why Bruce Lee decided to act in American movies despite having the option of starring in more Chinese movies.??He looked at somebody like Clint Eastwood who had to go to Italy and make the Spaghetti Westerns in order to have some fame and notoriety in order to be able to come back and have a career in Hollywood.? This reflects Bruce Lee’s desire to go out of his comfort zone.?
Shannon Lee?s frank admissions on Bruce Lee?s legacy
Lee?s daughter spoke about how Bruce Lee had a caring nature and liked assisting people. Shannon also described Bruce Lee’s strong impact which made people remember him and get emotional even today. This portrays Bruce Lee?s timeless legacy.?
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Shannon?s views on her father?s philosophy and struggles will forever inspire Bruce Lee?s fans. As fans, we hope to hear more about Bruce Lee?s journey and struggles.?
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