This is to tell you never to give
up, never ever give up on anything in life. These stars just like most people
where rejected when they went out to seek for help to get to the next level in
their careers but where turned down. What made them different from so many is
that they never gave up. They pursued their goals. Today they rule the world.
Find out who the stars are after the cut. Sweet stories:
Why she was rejected: In the very early 80s the world hadn't
heard of Madonna. By 1983 everybody would know her name. One record company
said the thing "missing from this project is the material".
What happened next: Over thirty years later and she's still
a regular performer at the GRAMMYs, and still selling albums worldwide. Not
bad, Madge. Not bad.
John Cleese (Fawlty Towers)
Why it was rejected: The BBC initially rejected the script
(despite Cleese's already-substantial reputation) because it was a
"dire" collection of "cliches and stock characters".
What happened next: Connie Booth and John Cleese's seminal
sitcom Fawlty Towers is the gold standard for a golden generation in British
comedy, it was eventually accepted by the BBC in 1975 - a year after this
letter was written.
George Orwell (Animal Farm)
Why it was rejected: "Stupid and pointless fable in
which animals take over a farm and run it."
What happened next: George Orwell's Animal Farm went on to
become a modern classic, and has been adapted for film and television.
The book was published in August, 1945, in the UK, and this
letter (dated September, 1945) is from an American publisher which refused the
opportunity to publish the book in the US.
U2
Why they were rejected: "[We] feel it is not suitable
for us at present."
What happened next: This was hardly a scathing rejection letter
for the four fresh-faced Irish lads, but it was a rejection nonetheless. They
kept plugging away and, well, we all know what happened next.
Man Parrish
Why it was rejected: "I have listened to the enclosed
tape along with my entire A&R staff, and have decided that it is not for us
at this time."
What happened next: Man Parrish isn't a household name, but
you will almost certainly have heard his music. Parrish is a legend of the
early 80s New York music scene, which saw budding artists congregate at Studio
54.
His song "Hip Hop, Be Bop" was years ahead of its
time, and laid down some of the blueprints for electro and hip hop.
Tim Burton
Why it was rejected: Technically this wasn't a rejection
letter, but it shows some friendly advice from Disney to Tim Burton at a time
when the (now) renowned film maker was honing his skills.
What happened next: Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward
Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Cabin Boy, James and the Giant
Peach, Mars Attacks, Superman Lives, Sleepy Hollow, Planet of the Apes, Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory... you get the idea.
Jim Lee (Co-publisher at DC Comics)
Why he was rejected: Jim Lee was rejected by Marvel Comics
and told - "Resubmit when your work is consistent and when you have
learned to draw hands." (ouch).
What happened next: Jim Lee eventually got a job at Marvel,
but is now a co-publisher at rivals DC Comics.
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